Whenever it appears to the director that the interests of the consumers of this state are being damaged, or may be damaged, by any person who engaged in, or intends to engage in, any acts or practices in violation of any law of this state, or any federal law, the director or any officer or employee designated by the director, or the Attorney General, may commence legal proceedings in the appropriate forum to enjoin such acts or practices and may seek other appropriate relief on behalf of such consumers.
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 321
Representation of Consumers
Known as the Consumer Affairs Act
The act spans §§ 300–337 (27 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 962 F. Supp. 1260 - Cornwell v. California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology (1997)
Most recently applied in Cornwell v. Joseph (June 1998)
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.