Fin. Code, § 90013 · Chapter 8. Enforcement Powers and Duties
Fin. Code, § 90013
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The department may bring a civil action in accordance with the following:
(a) If a person violates any provision of this division, rule or final order, or condition imposed in writing by the department, the department may bring an action in the name of the People of the State of California in the superior court to enjoin the acts or practices or to enforce compliance with this law or any rule or order herein under. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or preliminary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandate 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, or any other ancillary relief may be granted as appropriate. A receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court appointed by the superior court pursuant to this section may, with the approval of the court, exercise any or all of the powers of the defendant’s officers, directors, partners, trustees, or persons who exercise similar powers and perform similar duties, including the filing of a petition for bankruptcy. No action at law or in equity may be maintained by any party against the commissioner, or a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court, by reason of their exercising these powers or performing these duties pursuant to the order of, or with the approval of, the superior court.
(b) If the commissioner determines it is in the public interest, the commissioner may include in any action authorized by subdivision (a) a claim for ancillary relief, including, but not limited to, those listed in subdivision (b) of Section 90012 and a claim for penalties as stated in subdivision (c) of Section 90012. The court shall have jurisdiction to award additional relief.
(c) In any action brought by the department, the department may recover its costs in connection with prosecuting the action if the department is the prevailing party in the action.
(d) This section shall not be construed to authorize the imposition of exemplary or punitive damages.
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History
Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 157, Sec. 7. (AB 1864) Effective January 1, 2021.
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