California · Government Code

GOV §12966: Where the department initiates a civil action, or is about to do so, and the party accused of engaging in unlawful practices under this part is a state contractor or is a supplier of goods and service

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

When the department files a civil action against a state contractor or supplier for unlawful practices, the director must notify the awarding agency in writing and request a report on any action taken in response.

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Where the department initiates a civil action, or is about to do so, and the party accused of engaging in unlawful practices under this part is a state contractor or is a supplier of goods and services to the state, the director shall send a written notice of the civil action and a copy of the civil complaint to the appropriate awarding agency and request a report of any action which the awarding agency takes in response to the department’s notification and filing of a civil action.

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