Cal. Gov. Code § 91009

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 91009 - Determining amount of liability; percentage of amount recovered to plaintiff

In determining the amount of liability under Sections 91004 or 91005, the court may take into account the seriousness of the violation and the degree of culpability of the defendant. If a judgment is entered against the defendant or defendants in an action brought under Section 91004 or 91005, the plaintiff shall receive fifty percent of the amount recovered. The remaining fifty percent shall be deposited in the General Fund of the state. In an action brought by the civil prosecutor, the entire amount recovered shall be paid to the general fund or treasury of the jurisdiction.

Ca. Gov. Code § 91009

Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.