Gov. Code, § 11139 · Article 9.5. Discrimination
Gov. Code, § 11139
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The prohibitions and sanctions imposed by this article are in addition to any other prohibitions and sanctions imposed by law.
This article shall not be interpreted in a manner that would frustrate its purpose.
This article shall not be interpreted in a manner that would undermine lawful programs which benefit members of the protected bases described in Section 11135.
This article and regulations adopted pursuant to this article may be enforced by a civil action for equitable relief, which shall be independent of any other rights and remedies.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 870, Sec. 8. (SB 1442) Effective January 1, 2017.
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