Gov. Code, § 16645.8 · Chapter 6. Prohibition on Use of State Funds and Facilities to Assist, Promote, or Deter Union Organizing
Gov. Code, § 16645.8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A civil action for a violation of this chapter may be brought by the Attorney General, or by any state taxpayer, on behalf of the people of the State of California, for injunctive relief, damages, civil penalties, and other appropriate equitable relief. All damages and civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be paid to the State Treasury.
(b) Before filing an action under this section, a taxpayer shall give written notice to the Attorney General of the alleged violation and the intent to bring suit. If the Attorney General commences a civil action for the same alleged violation within 60 days of receiving the notice, a separate action by the taxpayer shall be barred.
(c) A taxpayer may intervene as a plaintiff in any action brought under this section.
(d) A prevailing plaintiff in any action under this section is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. A prevailing taxpayer intervenor who makes a substantial contribution to an action under this section is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 872, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.
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