California Business and Professions Code

§ 17550.53

BPC § 17550.53 Effective Jan 1, 1999Div. 7 · Part 3 · Ch. 1 · Art. 2.7

Statute text

(a)The Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation shall have independent authority to investigate claims filed by persons aggrieved pursuant to Section 17550.47.

(b)The corporation, upon the request of the office of the Attorney General, may participate in an examination or investigation of the books and records of a participant for the purpose of evaluating a claim related to that seller of travel. There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, the State of California or any of its employees, agents, or representatives for the release of any information furnished to the Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation pursuant to this subdivision or in connection with the investigation or review of any claim.

(c)With the consent of a majority of its directors, the corporation, in order to fulfill its obligations under this article, may appoint an independent certified public accountant or public accountant or hire or appoint a specialized committee or employees to conduct an examination or investigation authorized by this section. Any reports as a result thereof shall be furnished to the office of the Attorney General.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 924, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.