California · Civil Code
CIV §1749.8.4: (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
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(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.
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