Section 18004.6.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 18004.6.
in effect“Fraud” includes any act or omission which is included within the definition of either “actual fraud” or “constructive fraud” as defined, respectively, in Sections 1572 and 1573 of the Civil Code, and the term “deceit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1710 of the Civil Code.
In addition, the terms “fraud” and “deceit” include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a)
A misrepresentation in any manner, whether intentionally false or due to gross negligence, of a material fact.
(b)
A promise or representation not made honestly and in good faith.
(c)
An intentional failure to disclose a material fact.
(d)
Any act falling within the provisions of Section 484 of the Penal Code.
References
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1572.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1573.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1710.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 484.
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