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NBCUniversal to Be Fined $250 After Strike Tree-Trimming Controversy

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NBCUniversal to Be Fined $250 After Strike Tree-Trimming Controversy

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 He also said that “outdated l…

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  • 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 He also said that “outdated laws limit fine amounts and aren’t equitable across offenders, especially big corporations” and that he will recommend these laws be reevaluated.

  • I'm no expert but i see a lot of people yelling about this $250 fine. Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't it make sense if the fine was just the cost of the permit they were supposed to have. If they are criminally liable they'll probably end up in court over it. But i doubt the city has the authority to hand out the massive fines the studio probably deserves.

    • Fine should be more than the cost of the permit, otherwise there's no reason to get a permit. Just do it anyway and if caught pay the fine.

      • Considering what those trees look like now, they should be also charged with property damage and sued for the cost of replacing most of those trees.

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