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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 35822

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If, in accordance with procedures established for the resolution of complaints by the secretary, and within 30 days of receiving the complaint, the secretary finds that a financial institution has engaged in any unlawful practice as defined in this part, the secretary shall state in a written decision his or her findings of fact and shall cause such financial institution to be served with a copy of the decision and an order issued by the secretary requiring it to cease and desist from such practice and to take one of the following steps as, in the judgment of the secretary, will effectuate the purposes of this part:

(a) The making of the financial assistance or the making of the financial assistance on nondiscriminatory terms; or

(b) The payment of damages to the complainant in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), if the secretary finds that effective relief under subdivision (a) is no longer available.

The secretary may require a report of the manner of compliance.

If the secretary finds that a financial institution has not engaged in any practice which constitutes a violation of this part, the secretary shall issue a written decision incorporating his findings of fact and shall cause to be served upon the complainant and the financial institution involved a copy of the decision.

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