California Health and Safety Code

§ 1392

HSC § 1392 Effective Jan 1, 2000Div. 2 · Ch. 2.2 · Art. 8

Statute text

(a)(1) Whenever it appears to the director that any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any order issued pursuant to this chapter, the director may bring an action in superior court, or the director may request the Attorney General to bring an action to enjoin these acts or practices or to enforce compliance with this chapter, any rule or regulation adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter, or any order issued by the director pursuant to this chapter, or to obtain any other equitable relief.

(2)If the director determines that it is in the public interest, the director may include in any action authorized by paragraph (1) a claim for any ancillary or equitable relief and the court shall have jurisdiction to award this additional relief.

(3)Upon a proper showing, a permanent or preliminary injunction, restraining order, writ of mandate, or other relief shall be granted, and a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 525, Sec. 140. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, or sooner, by Sec. 214 of Ch. 525.