(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.