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NBCUniversal to Be Fined $250 After Strike Tree-Trimming Controversy (variety.com)

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UPDATED: Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia tweeted Friday that StreetsLA would be fining Universal Studios $250 for trimming trees without a city permit. He also said that “outdated l…

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[–] jeffw 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia tweeted Friday that StreetsLA would be fining Universal Studios $250 for trimming trees without a city permit. He also said that “outdated laws limit fine amounts and aren’t equitable across offenders, especially big corporations” and that he will recommend these laws be reevaluated.

[–] CeruleanRuin 3 points 1 year ago

The law is working as designed. As in, it doesn't punish the big offenders at all.