California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §17604: (a) Notwithstanding Section 17534, a violation of this article shall not be a crime.
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(a) Notwithstanding Section 17534, a violation of this article shall not be a crime. However, all available civil remedies that apply to a violation of this article may be employed. (b) If a business complies with the provisions of this article in good faith, it shall not be subject to civil remedies.
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