Section 1749.8.4.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1749.8.4.
in effect(a)
A person or entity who violates any provision of this title shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation, which may be assessed and recovered only in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General, a district attorney in any county, a city attorney in any city or city and county, or a county counsel in any county.
(b)
In addition to the civil penalty provided by subdivision (a), the Attorney General, a district attorney, a city attorney in any city or city and county, or county counsel who prevails in an action to enforce this title shall be entitled to the following relief:
(1)
Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees and other litigation expenses.
(2)
Preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against any person responsible for the conduct.
(c)
This section shall become operative on July 1, 2025.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026