California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 11139

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 870, Sec. 8. (SB 1442) Effective January 1, 2017.

The prohibitions and sanctions imposed by this article are in addition to any other prohibitions and sanctions imposed by law.

This article shall not be interpreted in a manner that would frustrate its purpose.

This article shall not be interpreted in a manner that would undermine lawful programs which benefit members of the protected bases described in Section 11135.

This article and regulations adopted pursuant to this article may be enforced by a civil action for equitable relief, which shall be independent of any other rights and remedies.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 11139 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-2-government-of-the-state-of-california/division-3-executive-department/part-1-state-departments-and-agencies/chapter-1-state-agencies/article-9-5-discrimination/section-11139

Other sections in Article 9.5 - Discrimination

§ 11135§ 11136§ 11137§ 11139

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