California § 1788.16. 1788.16. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 522, Sec. 10.)

California Statutes

§ 1788.16. — 1788.16. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 522, Sec. 10.)

California § 1788.16.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CIVCivil Code - CIV

Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS

Title1.6C.

Part 4.TITLE 1.6C. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES

Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Debt Collector Responsibilities

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1788.16. (2026).

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It is unlawful, with respect to attempted collection of a covered debt, for a debt collector, creditor, or an attorney to send a communication that simulates legal or judicial process or that gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a governmental agency or attorney when it is not. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by both.

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It is unlawful, with respect to attempted collection of a covered debt, for a debt collector, creditor, or an attorney to send a communication that simulates legal or judicial process or that gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a governmental agency or attorney when it is not. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by both.