California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 1.4D — Online Marketplaces, Section 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 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.
Notes
Sets a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of the title, enforceable only through civil actions by specified public prosecutors or counsel. A prevailing enforcement official may recover costs and attorney’s fees and obtain preventive relief, and the provision becomes operative July 1, 2025.
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