California · Financial Code
FIN §378: Whenever the commissioner is notified of or discovers a violation of the state law punishable by criminal penalties, he or she shall promptly advise the Attorney General.
Civil
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The commissioner must promptly notify the Attorney General when discovering violations of state law that carry criminal penalties.
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Whenever the commissioner is notified of or discovers a violation of the state law punishable by criminal penalties, he or she shall promptly advise the Attorney General.
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