California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1311: The department shall have three years from the date of a violation of this chapter or of a regulation adopted thereunder to file a civil or administrative action.

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The department has three years from when a violation occurs to file a civil or administrative action related to this chapter or its regulations.

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The department shall have three years from the date of a violation of this chapter or of a regulation adopted thereunder to file a civil or administrative action.

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