Sean Penn was caught on camera smoking at his table during Sunday night’s Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles, which is a possible crime.

Penn, 65, was spotted puffing away while seated with his “One Battle After Another” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio during the awards show at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Another photo shows the two posing in front of a water glass that’s been turned into an impromptu ashtray.

Witnesses also reported seeing smoke during acceptance speeches throughout the night.

The Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz posted a photo with the caption “This can’t be legal.”

In fact, Penn may have actually violated one of California’s clean air laws.

California law prohibits smoking in “hotels, motels & other lodging,” according to the California Department of Public Health. Most indoor hallways and stairwells are off-limits, too.

Vanity Fair reported that guests were scanning the theater for easy access to outdoor areas for smoke breaks throughout the show.

Few exemptions to the law exist, however one involves “Theatrical Productions, if smoking is an integral part of the story.”

Penn previously lit up during an interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in 2018.

“One Battle After Another” won several awards on Sunday, continuing its awards season run, including best picture, best director and screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson, and best supporting actress for Teyana Taylor. DiCaprio and Penn (and co-star Benicio del Toro) were both nominated in best actor and best supporting actor categories, but lost to Timothée Chalamet and Stellan Skarsgård.

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