2019-011 - Continuing Dept Fines, & Amending Certain Fines for FY 2019/20RESOLUTION 2019 -011
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FINES, AND AMENDING CERTAIN FINES FOR FY 2019/20
WHEREAS, per resolution 2004 -97 penalties for violation of the Los Gatos Town Code
shall be set forth in a schedule; and
WHEREAS, the last update of the Town of Los Gatos Comprehensive Fine Schedule was
adopted on February 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, those fines currently in effect will remain in effect without interruption, and
certain of these shall be increased to reflect best municipal practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
1. That Resolution 2017 -007, "Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
Continuing Department Fines, Amending Certain Fines for FY 2017/18" is hereby
rescinded; and
2. The Town of Los Gatos Comprehensive Fine Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A,
shall become effective July 1, 2019.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the 1911 day of
March 2019 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Rob Rennie, Marico Sayoc, Barbara Spector, Mayor Steven Leonardis
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: Z�
ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Resolution 2019 -011 March 19, 2019
Town of Los Gatos
Comprehensive
Fine Schedule (redline)
FY 2019/20
Resolution 2019 -011
EXIIIBIT A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
TownCode Violations ..................................................................................... ............................... 4
Los Gatos California Fire Code ........................................................................ ............................... 5
FINES /PENALTIES - TOWN CODE VIOLATION
Per resolution 2004 -97 penalties for violation of the Los Gatos Town Code shall be set forth as the
below schedule, except:
The penalties for all violations of the Town Code not specifically set forth in the below
schedule and do not involve violations of local building and safety codes shall be:
1. one hundred dollars ($100) for first violation;
2. two hundred and fifty dollars ($200$250) for second violation;
3. five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation within one year.
The penalties for all violations of the Town Code not specifically set forth in the below
schedule and that involve violations of local building and safety codes and are not otherwise
designated as misdemeanors shall be:
1. one hundred dollars ($100) for first violation;
2. five hundred dollars ( $400 $500) for second violation within one year;
3. one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each additional violation within one year.
The penalties for all knowing and willful violations of the Town Code shall be:
1. five hundred dollars ($500) for first violation;
2. one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each additional violation within thirty -six month
thereafter.
For all California Vehicle Code violations, please contact the Superior Court of California County of
Santa Clara.
FINES /PENALTIES - TOWN CODE VIOLATION
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
1.30.025(c)
Late Payment of Fines /Penalties
100% of fine
4.10.030(a)
Animal bites, failure to report
$150.00
4.10.030(c)
Animal hites, Quarantine violation and exara+aabieRs
$50:89$500.00
4.10.075
Animals and Vehicles
- First offense
$100.00
- Second offense within 2 years
$200.00
- Third or subsequent offense within 2 years
$500.00
4.40.005
Restraint of Dogs
s59v99$100.00
4.40.015
Vaccination of dogs and cats
$59:09$250.00
4.40.020
Registration of dangerous dogs
$150.00$250.00
4.80.050
Penalty, abatement
$75,00$100.00
6.20.155
Building permit requirements
$50.00
6.40.010
Order to vacate or abate
$100.00
6.80.010
Order to vacate
$100.00
9.30.015
Storage of certain substances (populated area)
$100.00
11.10.055
Illegal dumping (outside park)
$200.00
11.40.060
Single use carry -out bags
- First violation
$100.00
- Second violation within 1year
$200.00
- For each additional violation within 1 year
$500.00
13.20.010
Improper storage of hazardous material
$100.00
13.20.885
Hazardous material
$100.00
14.40.105
Peddlers / Solicitors
$100.00
14.100.020(a)
Special event
$100.00
14.140.085
Short -term rentals
- First offense
Warning
-Second offense
$250.00
- Third offense within 12 -month period incurs fine
$500.00
and immediate revocation of the short -term rental license
15.10.025
Roller skating in street
$25.09$100.00
15.10.030
Skateboarding or roller skating
$25.00$100.00
15.10.035
Driving on private property
$594)(4100.00
15.30.035
Entering intersections, etc., without sufficient space on other side
$285.00
15.30.115
Cruising
- First offense
$100.00
- Second offense
$200.00
- Third or subsequent offense within 2 years
$250.00
15.40.015
Overtime Parking
$42.00
15.40.060
Sleeping in vehicle after being warned
$50.00
15.40.065
Vehicle Storage on Street
$67.00
15.40.070
Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
$67.00
15.40.075
For Sale /Non Emergency Repair
$42.00
15.40.080
Preferential Parking
$52.00
3
FINES /PENALTIES - TOWN CODE VIOLATION
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
15.40.080(b)
Permit Required Area
$52.00
15.40.080(c)
Fraudulent use of Permit
$107.00
15.40.085
Posted no Parking Special Events
$42.00
15.40.090
Parking on Parkway
$42.00
15.40.095
Marked Parking Space
$42.00
15.40.100
Parking on Grade
$42.00
15.40.105
Designated Parking VC22507.8)
$292.00
15.40.110
Marked Curb
$42.00
15.40.275
Parking in Alleys Restricted to Loading or Unloading)
$42.00
15.50.015
Use of crosswalk by pedestrian
$25.00
15.50.020
Pedestrian other than right angle
$25.00
15.50.025
Standing in roadway
$25.00
16.20.010
Curfew noise disturbance
$500.00
16.20.015
Exterior noise levels for residential zones
$500.00
16.20.020
Exterior noise levels for multi - family residence
$500.00
16.20.025
Noise levels for commercial / industrial zones
$500.00
16.20.030
Public property noise limits
$500.00
16.20.035
Construction
$500.00
16.20.040
Amplified sound
$500.00
16.20.045
Street sales
$500.00
16.20.050
Animals and birds
- First offense
$50.00
- Second offense within 2 years
$200.00
- Third or subsequent offense within 2 years
$500.00
16.20.055
Motor vehicles
$500.00
16.20.060
Powered equipment
$500.00
16.30.010
Noise limits
$500.00
18.10.015(a)
Drinking in public
$100.00
18.10.015(b)
Open container in public
$100.00
18.10.020
Meetings (disturbing)
$100.00
18.10.025(2)
Enter / remain in public while intoxicated
$100.00
18.30.010(a)
Minor possession alcohol at social gathering
$100.00
18.30.010(b)
Party host allow minor possession of alcohol
$500.00
18.30.055
Adults, responsibility for juvenile
$58:90$500.00
18.50.010
Crowds, dispersement
$100.00
18.70.010
Discharge of firearm, etc. in Town
$200.00
18.70.035
Sling shot
$200.00
19.10.020(1)
-(5)
Certain acts prohibited within park property
$100.00
19.10.025(1) -(5)
Behavior of persons within park property
$50.88$100.00
19.10.025(6)
Possess or ignite explosive, fireworks, rockets, etc.
$200.00
10
FINES /PENALTIES - TOWN CODE VIOLATION
SECTION OFFENSE
19.10.025(7) Make or kindle a fire except in approved locations
19.10.025(8) -(17)
Behavior of persons within park property
19.10.027(1) Animals in Parks — Dogs off leash
19.10.027(2) -(6)
Animals in parks — Other provisions
19.10.030(1) -(2)
Sanitation requirements
19.10.035(1) -(9)
AMOUNT
$100.00
$$50:00$100.00
$50,09$100.00
$50:00$100.00
$100.00
Use of vehicles in parks (not subject to CVC or other Town Codes) $59.00$100.00
19.10.037(1) -(6)
Use of bicycles in parks (not subject to CVC or other Town Codes)
19.10.037(1) -(6)
Use of skateboards, skates, scooters
19.10.040 Swimming or wadings in parks
19.10.050(1) -(3)
Advertising, sale of merchandise in parks
19.10.055(1) -(2)
Closing hours for parks, overnight activities prohibited
19.10.060
Closing sections of park
22.30.040
Storm water protections
28.20.030
Non - permit fine Taxicabs
5
$59.00$100.00
$504)0$100.00
$50:00$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
106.2.1
Failure to obtain inspection -new installation
$200.00
109.3.2
Failure to comply with notice /order
$1000.00
109.3.4
Destruction of signs - Unauthorized Tampering
$200.00
301.1
Fire hazard prohibited (citations)
$100.00
110
Unsafe buildings
$200.00
401.8
Interference with Fire Department
$200.00
105.1.1
Unlawful to operate institutions without occupancy permit
$200.00
503.2
Plans for access roads
$100.00
507.5
Plans for fire hydrant systems
$100.00
501.4
Access road and fire hydrant installation timing
$100.00
507
Hydrant identification - reflective markers
$100.00
505
Premises identification
$100.00
901.6
Fire protection in recreational vehicle and mobile home parks
$100.00
503.4
Closure of fire roads; obstruction - access road
$200.00
504.2
Posting of signs on exterior doors blocked by storage
$100.00
506.1
Key box
$100.00
901.7
Notification of Fire Department for fire alarm servicing
$100.00
901.8
Tampering with fire equipment
$200.00
901.8
Tampering with fire hydrant or fire equipment
$200.00
901.8.1
Tampering with barriers, etc.
$200.00
507.5.4
Obstructing fire protection equipment
$100.00
507.5.5
Clear space around hydrants
$100.00
509.2
Fire extinguishing equipment obstruction
$100.00
509.2
Fire alarm equipment obstruction
$100.00
509.1
Identification of fire protection equipment
$100.00
906
Sale of defective fire extinguishers
$200.00
907
Fire alarm systems
$200.00
307.1
Open burning
$100.00
307.4.1
Bonfires
$100.00
304.1.1
Accumulation of waste material
$150.00
315.1
Storage and handling of readily combustible materials
$100.00
315.3.4
Combustible storage in attics
$100.00
807.1
Decorative material
$100.00
801
11044
Atrium furnishings
Raea9e fleats
$150.00
$4G0.90
603.9
Protection of gas meters
$100.00
603
Heating appliances
$100.00
308
Use of open flame restricted
$100.00
305.2
Discarding burning objects
$100.00
305.2
Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
$100.00
3
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
311.1
Vacant building (maintenance)
$100.00
1003.6
Exit obstruction
$200.00
1010.1
Exit doors
$200.00
1013
Exit illumination
$200.00
1008.1
Lighting requirements -exit
$200.00
3309
Reporting of fires
$100.00
202
False alarms
$100.00
C`20000
19084
1018.1
Fxitde
Aisles
$150.00
1024.1
Use of exit ways
$200.00
1013.1
Marking and lighting of exits
$150.00
107.6
Overcrowding
$200.00
308.1
5284 4
Open flame
Leese =t9 age
$100.00
$00.00
5203.5
2311.2
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Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids in repair
S$i99 -99
garages
$100.00
2311.2.3.1
Liquids drained from vehicles
$150.00
2311.3
Source of ignition
$100.00
2311.2.2
Oily waste materials
$100.00
2803.1
Open yard storage
$100.00
2803.2
Dust control
$100.00
3103.8
Location of tents and air - supported structures
$100.00
3103.9
StFyOwFal stab i1ity-Anchorage required
$100.00
3104.2
Flame- retardant treatment
$200.00
3104.12/13
Fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment
$100.00
3104.14
Occupant load
$100.00
3103.12
Exits / Means of Egress
$100.00
3103.12.8
Maintenance of exit ways
$100.00
3103.12.7
Exit illumination
$100.00
3104.6
Smoking
$100.00
3104.7
Open Flame
$100.00
3104.15
Heating and cooking equipment
$100.00
3104.17.2
Storage of flammable or combustible liquid
$150.00
3104.19
2io s.2-'2
Generators
ChaR
$100.00
2108.1
es of selyeRts
Fire protection
W0.99
$100.00
2107.3
Solvent storage
$100.00
2105.1.5.4
Public access Customer area
$100.00
2105.1.1
Warning label and signs
$50.00
2403.2.6
Smoking prohibited
$100.00
2403.2.7
Welding warning signs
$100.00
7
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
2403.2.1
Electrical wiring and equipment
$100.00
2404.2
Location of spray- finishing operations
$200.00
2404.3.2
Spray booths
$100.00
2404.6.1.2
Dry filters - Drying Apparatus
$100.00
2404.6
Sources of ignition
$150.00
2404.7
Ventilation of spray booths and spraying areas
$100.00
2404.9
Limited spraying areas
$50.00
2403.3
Storage and handling of flammable or combustible liquids
$75.00
2404.4
Fire protection equipment
$50.00
2404.5
Operation and maintenance
$50.00
2404.6.1.2
Drying apparatus
$50.00
2405.2
Location of dip tank operations
$150.00
2405.7
Ventilation of vapor areas
$100.00
2405.6
Sources of ignition
$150.00
2405.4.1
Fire extinguishing equipment
$100.00
2405.3.4
Dip tank covers
$100.00
2405.9
Hardening and tempering tanks
$100.00
2405.11
Coating operations
$100.00
2407
Electrostatic apparatus
$150.00
2408
Organic peroxides and dual- component coatings
$100.00
2408.5
Source of ignition
$100.00
5906.5.7
Fire extinguishing materials
$100.00
5906.1
Handling of magnesium fines (fine magnesium scrap)
$100.00
202
Hot work area
$100.00
202
Location of cylinders
$100.00
2905
Process building
$100.00
2909
Storage of raw material and finished products
$100.00
2906
Process mills, mixers and kettles
$100.00
2904.1
Electrical equipment
$100.00
2904.3
Protection against static electricity and lighting
$100.00
2903.4
Fire protection
$100.00
2901.3
Maintenance
$100.00
2703.1
Emergency control station and alarms
$100.00
2703.2.3
Piping and tubing
$100.00
2703.4
Emergency plan
$100.00
2703.13
Gas detection
$100.00
2703.10
Fire protection
$100.00
2703.15.1
Electrical equipment
$100.00
2703.15.2
Ventilation requirements
$100.00
2704
General storage requirements
$100.00
2704.3.1
Inside HPM storage
$100.00
2704.3.3
Separation of HPM
$100.00
2705.3
Handling HPM in existing buildings
$100.00
Q
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
2705.3
Requirements for HPM gases
$100.00
2705.3.2
Transportation of HPM in service corridors
$100.00
2705.3.4
Design of carts and trucks
$100.00
2303.1
Location of dispensing operations
$100.00
2303.1
Installation of dispensing devices
$100.00
2304.1
Supervision of dispensing operations
$100.00
2305.4
Sources of ignition
$100.00
2305.6
Signs
$100.00
2305.5
Fire protection
$100.00
2305.7
Clearance of combustibles
$100.00
2305.2
Maintenance
$100.00
2306.2
Storage of fuel
$100.00
2306.7
Dispensing
$100.00
2301.5
Electrical equipment
$100.00
2301.6
Heating equipment
$100.00
2305.5
Fire protections
$100.00
2306.7.9
Vapor recovery
$100.00
2307.3
Attendants
$200.00
2307.4
LPG dispensing location
$100.00
2307.5
2397.6
LPG dispensing equipment
PF wate fueling of FnateF vehicles
$100.00
2308.3
Location for CNG dispensing operations
$W0.99
$100.00
2308.4
Private fueling of vehicles
$100.00
2308.6
Manual shut off valve
$100.00
2308.8
Discharge of CNG from vehicle fuel containers
$100.00
3003.1
Ventilation
$100.00
606.12.5
Ammonia discharge
$100.00
606.7
Emergency signs and labels
$100.00
5303.1
Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks
$100.00
5303.4
Marking
$100.00
5303.5
Security
$100.00
5303.6
Valve protection
$100.00
5303.7
Separation from hazardous conditions
$100.00
5303.8
Wiring and equipment
$100.00
5303.9
Service repair
$100.00
5303.10
Unauthorized use
$100.00
5303.11
Exposure to fire
$100.00
5303.12
Leaks, damage or corrosion
$100.00
5303.13
Surface or unprotected storage areas
$100.00
5303.15
Lightning
$100.00
17
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
5304
Storage
$100.00
5305
Use and handling
$100.00
5306
Medical gas systems
$100.00
5503.1
Construction of containers
$100.00
5503.1
Containers
$100.00
5503.2
Pressure relief devices
$100.00
5503.4
Marking
$150.00
5503.60
Electrical equipment
$150.00
5505.1.2
Piping materials and construction
$100.00
5505.4
Filing and dispensing
$100.00
5505.5
Handling
$100.00
2203.2
Housekeeping
$100.00
2203.1
Smoking and open flames
$100.00
22044
5701.4
€XP as 9R s,.. 491
Permit and plans for flammable and combustible liquid storage electrical $100.00
5703.2
Fire protection
leases
$100.00
c i nn nn
79(4.7
5703.4
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Spill control and secondary containment
$100.00
5703.5
7-901.10
Labeling and signs
99WFees
$100.00
$5 nn
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5603.6
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piping
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5704.2.1
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Change of tank contents
$100.00
5704.2.3
Labeling and signs
$100.00
5704.2.4
Sources of ignition
$100.00
5704.2.5
Explosion control
$100.00
5704.2.6
Separation from incompatible materials
$100.00
5704.2.7
Design of tanks, containers and equipment
$100.00
5704.2.8
Below grade vaults
$100.00
5704.2.7.6
Inspection, repair, alteration or reconstruction of tanks and piping
$100.00
5704.2.8.2
Seismic design
$100.00
5704.2.7.3
Tank vents for normal venting
$100.00
5704.2.9.6.1
Prohibited locations of above ground tanks
$200.00
5704.2.9.6.2
Separation of tanks
$100.00
5704.2.7.4
Emergency of relief venting for tanks
$100.00
5704.2.7.5
Tank openings other than vents
$100.00
5704.2.10
Drainage control and diking
$100.00
5704.3
Container and portable tank storage outside of buildings
$100.00
5704.2.9.5
Stationary above ground tank storage inside buildings
$100.00
10
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
5704.3.3
Container and portable tank storage inside buildings
$100.00
5704.2.11
Underground tank storage
$100.00
5705.2
Liquid transfer
$100.00
5705.3.6
Cleaning with Class I or II liquids
$150.00
5706.2
Storage and dispensing at construction sites
$100.00
5706.2.8
Tank vehicles and vehicle operation
$100.00
5001.5
Permits required for hazardous materials
$200.00
5001.5.1
Hazardous material management
$100.00
5003.2.1
Design of containers, cylinders and tanks
$100.00
5003.2.2
Piping, tubing, valves and fittings
$100.00
5003.2.3
Suitability of equipment
$100.00
5003.2.4
Installation of tanks
$100.00
5003.2.5
Empty containers and tanks
$100.00
5003.2.6
Maintenance
$100.00
5003.3
Release of hazardous material
$1000.00
5003.4
Material safety data sheets
$100.00
5003.5
Identification signs
$100.00
5003.6
Signs
$100.00
5003.7
Sources of ignition
$100.00
5003.8
Construction requirement
$100.00
5003.9
General safety precautions
$100.00
5003.10
Handling and transportation
$100.00
5001.6
Facility closure
$100.00
5001.4
Retail and wholesale storage and display
$100.00
5001.1
Exempt amounts
$100.00
5004
Storage, general
$100.00
6004
Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases
$100.00
6303
Oxidizers
$100.00
6203
Organic peroxides
$100.00
6403
Pyrophoric materials
$100.00
6703
Water relative solids and liquids
$100.00
6003
Highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids
$100.00
6603
Radioactive materials
$100.00
5403
Corrosives
$100.00
5005.1.1
Separation from hazardous material storage
$100.00
5004.2
Spill control
$100.00
5005.1.5
Emergency power
$100.00
5005.1.6
Supervision
$100.00
11
FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
5005.1.7
Lighting
$100.00
5005.1.8
Fire extinguishing systems
$100.00
5005.1.9
Ventilation
$100.00
5304.1
Container position for gases
$100.00
NFPA 55
Bulk oxygen systems
$100.00
NFPA 55
Liquid transfer
$100.00
6405.3
Silane
$100.00
5005.2
Indoor dispensing and use
$100.00
5005.3
Outdoor dispensing and use
$100.00
5005.4
Handling
$100.00
3205.2
Ignition sources
$100.00
3205.4
Aisle maintenance
$100.00
3206.3
Separation of high -piled storage areas
$100.00
3206.4
Fire sprinklers
$100.00
3206.5
Fire detection
$100.00
3206.6
Building access
$100.00
3206.7
Smoke and heat removal
$100.00
91W 9
3206.8
Curta n bE)aFds
Hose stations and hose connections
$48g -99
$100.00
3206.9
Aisles
$100.00
3206.10
Portable fire extinguishers
$100.00
3207.2
Fire protection for solid -piled and shelf storage
$100.00
3207.3
Pile dimensions and height limitations
$100.00
3208.2
Fire protection for rack storage
$100.00
3208.3
Flue spaces
$100.00
3208.5
Extra -high rack storage systems
$100.00
6103
Installation of equipment
$100.00
6104
Location of containers
$100.00
6105
Prohibited use of Lp -gas
$100.00
6106
Dispensing
$100.00
6107
Safety devices
$100.00
6107.2
Smoking and other sources of ignition
$100.00
6107.3
Clearance to combustibles
$100.00
6107.4
Protecting containers from vehicles
$100.00
6108
Fire protection
$100.00
6109
Storage of portable containers awaiting use or resale
$100.00
6110
Containers not in service
$100.00
6111
Parking and garaging tank vehicles
$100.00
4811.6
Smoking
$100.00
6504
Film storage
$100.00
605.9
Use of temporary wiring
$100.00
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FINES /PENALTIES- LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
SECTION
OFFENSE
AMOUNT
605.1
Abatement of electrical hazards
$100.00
605.8
Electrical motors
$100.00
605.5
Extension cords
$100.00
605.4
Multi plug adaptors
$100.00
605.4.1
Power taps
$100.00
605.3
Access to switchboards and panel boards
$100.00
3301
806
Fire safety during construction
Alterations buildings
$100.00
$10 ^9
of
$10000
87-96
9707
Fire safety g dcmelition
Asbestes removal
W0,00
3304
Precautions against fire
$100.00
5104
Storage and Fetail display of aerosol products
$100.00
5106
Retail display of aerosol products
$100.00
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