Article 5 - Penalties and Remedies - California Government Code

Sections (5)

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1320.

(a)Any person who, with the intent to violate, knowingly participates in a violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for not more than one year, or fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.

(b)Any person who, with the intent to violate, knowingly induces or attempts to induce a violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for not more than one year, or fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.

(c)If a customer files a motion to quash and the court finds no reasonable grounds existed for such a filing, the court in its discretion may impose such civil sanctions as are otherwise authorized by law.

§ 7486

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1320.

In any successful action to enforce liability for a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the customer may recover the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court.

§ 7487

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1320.

In addition to any other remedy contained in this chapter or otherwise available, injunctive relief shall be available to any customer aggrieved by a violation, or threatened violation, of this chapter. In any successful action by the customer, costs together with reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court may be recovered.

§ 7488

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1320.

An action to enforce any provision of this chapter must be commenced within three years after the date on which the violation occurred.

§ 7489

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1320.

Evidence obtained in violation of this chapter is inadmissible in any proceeding except a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this article.