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• California Codes
  • California Business and Professions Code
    • BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 320-321

320.  Whenever there is pending before any state commission,
regulatory agency, department, or other state agency, or any state or
federal court or agency, any matter or proceeding which the director
finds may affect substantially the interests of consumers within
California, the director, or the Attorney General, may intervene in
such matter or proceeding in any appropriate manner to represent the
interests of consumers.  The director, or any officer or employee
designated by the director for that purpose, or the Attorney General,
may thereafter present to such agency, court, or department, in
conformity with the rules of practice and procedure thereof, such
evidence and argument as he shall determine to be necessary, for the
effective protection of the interests of consumers.



321.  Whenever it appears to the director that the interests of the
consumers of this state are being damaged, or may be damaged, by any
person who engaged in, or intends to engage in, any acts or practices
in violation of any law of this state, or any federal law, the
director or any officer or employee designated by the director, or
the Attorney General, may commence legal proceedings in the
appropriate forum to enjoin such acts or practices and may seek other
appropriate relief on behalf of such consumers.