California · Corporations Code

CORP §27200: Every individual who solicits, receives, collects, or contracts for the payment of, any contributions, fees, funds, or compensation of any kind, in violation of this division, is civilly liable for th

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Every individual who solicits, receives, collects, or contracts for the payment of, any contributions, fees, funds, or compensation of any kind, in violation of this division, is civilly liable for the return of the full amount of that contribution, fee, or fund, together with reasonable attorney’s fees. This liability is both joint and several.

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