California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §5525: The board may prosecute all persons guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A board may prosecute violations of chapter provisions and may hire inspectors, investigators, and staff to enforce the chapter while setting their compensation and expenses.

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The board may prosecute all persons guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in Section 159.5, the board may employ inspectors, special agents, investigators, and such clerical assistants as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. It may also fix the compensation to be paid for such services and incur such additional expense as may be deemed necessary.

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