ARTICLE 5. Penalties and Remedies [7485. - 7489.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 5.

in effect

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 7485. Section 7485.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 7486. Section 7486.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 7487. Section 7487.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 7488. Section 7488.

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

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 7489. Section 7489.

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

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026