California · Civil Code

CIV §1749.63: A violation of this title constitutes “unfair competition” as defined in Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code and is punishable as prescribed in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200)

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A violation of this title is classified as unfair competition under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200 and subject to penalties specified in that chapter.

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A violation of this title constitutes “unfair competition” as defined in Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code and is punishable as prescribed in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.

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