California Public Resources Code

§ 29611

PRC § 29611Div. 19 · Ch. 7 · Art. 2

Statute text

Except as provided in Section 818 of the Government Code, whenever a person has intentionally and knowingly violated any provision of this division, the commission may maintain an action, in addition to an action under Section 29610, for the recovery of exemplary damages. In determining the amount to be awarded, the court shall consider the amount of such damages necessary to deter further violations.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1155.