{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"30822","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 30822","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT [30000. - 30900.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-20"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties [30800. - 30824.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-20/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Penalties [30820. - 30824.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-20/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1199, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Where a person has intentionally and knowingly violated any provision of this division or any order issued pursuant to this division, the commission may maintain an action, in addition to Section <a href=\"/prc/30803\">30803</a> or <a href=\"/prc/30805\">30805</a>, for exemplary damages and may recover an award, the size of which is left to the discretion of the court. In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider the amount of liability necessary to deter further violations.</p>","text":"Where a person has intentionally and knowingly violated any provision of this division or any order issued pursuant to this division, the commission may maintain an action, in addition to Section 30803 or 30805, for exemplary damages and may recover an award, the size of which is left to the discretion of the court. In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider the amount of liability necessary to deter further violations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/penalties-30822","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}