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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 1Ch. 4Art. 4§ 321 Consumer Protection Enforcement

§ 321 Consumer Protection Enforcement

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§ 321 Consumer Protection Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone is doing something wrong that hurts people in the state, the director or Attorney General can step in.
  • •They can take legal action to stop the bad behavior.
  • •They can also ask for other help to protect the people who were hurt.

Example

A company is selling a product that is not safe and is hurting people.

The director or Attorney General can go to court to stop the company from selling the unsafe product and ask for help for the people who got hurt.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 321 Consumer Protection Enforcement

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. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

directoremployeeattorney generalviolationcommence

Related Statutes

  • § 320 Consumer Interest Representation
  • § 326 Consumer Complaint Investigation
  • § 1670.2 Licensee Discipline Time Limits
  • § 17079 Injunction Additional Restraints
  • § 17095 Assisting In Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 321.
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