Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor, and independently of the penalty therefor, is liable to any person injured for all damages sustained by reason of such violation, and for such exemplary damages as the circumstances may warrant.

(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 609.)

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Terms Used In California Public Resources Code 8505

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • person: includes individuals, companies, partnerships and associations. See California Public Resources Code 8501