California Statutes
§ 22257. — 22257. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 51.)
California·Code BPC Business and Professions Code - BPC·Div. 8. DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS·Ch. 14. CHAPTER 14. Tax Preparers
(a)If a tax preparer fails to perform a duty specifically imposed upon him or her pursuant to this chapter, any person may maintain an action for enforcement of those duties or to recover a civil penalty in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000), or for both enforcement and recovery.
(b)In an action to enforce these duties or to recover civil penalties, or for both enforcement and recovery, the prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, in addition to the civil penalties provided under subdivision (a).
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 51. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 54 of Ch. 1137. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 22259.