California Family Code

§ 8624

FAM § 8624 Effective Jul 10, 2023Div. 13 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)A person aggrieved by a violation of Section 8609 may bring a civil action for damages, rescission, injunctive relief, or any other civil or equitable remedy. Operation of an unlicensed adoption agency, as referenced in paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 1503.5 of the Health and Safety Code, shall be an act of unfair competition and an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.

(b)If the court finds that a person has violated Section 8609, it shall award actual damages plus an amount equal to treble the amount of the actual damages or two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per violation, whichever is greater.

(c)In a civil action under this section, a prevailing party may recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

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Legislative history

Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 43, Sec. 10. (AB 120) Effective July 10, 2023.