Gov. Code, § 91005 · Chapter 11. Enforcement
Gov. Code, § 91005
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Any person who makes or receives a contribution, gift, or expenditure in violation of Section 84300, 84304, 86203, or 86204 is liable in a civil action brought by the civil prosecutor or by a person residing within the jurisdiction for an amount up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) or three times the amount of the unlawful contribution, gift, or expenditure, whichever amount is greater.
(b) Any designated employee or public official specified in Section 87200, except an elected state officer, who realizes an economic benefit as a result of a violation of Section 87100 or of a disqualification provision of a conflict of interest code is liable in a civil action brought by the civil prosecutor or by a person residing within the jurisdiction for an amount up to three times the value of the benefit.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 130, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.
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- Gov. Code, § 84300Printed as Section 84300, 84304, 86203, or 86204
- Gov. Code, § 84304Printed as Section 84300, 84304, 86203, or 86204
- Gov. Code, § 86203Printed as Section 84300, 84304, 86203, or 86204
- Gov. Code, § 86204Printed as Section 84300, 84304, 86203, or 86204
- Gov. Code, § 87100Printed as Section 87100
- Gov. Code, § 87200Printed as Section 87200
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