California § 22257 - If a tax preparer fails to perform a duty specifically imposed upon him or her pu
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§ 22257. If a tax preparer fails to perform a duty specifically imposed upon him or her pu
(a) If a tax preparer fails to perform a duty specifically imposed upon him or her pursuant to this chapter, any person may maintain an action for enforcement of those duties or to recover a civil penalty in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000), or for both enforcement and recovery. (b) In an action to enforce these duties or to recover civil penalties, or for both enforcement and recovery, the prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to reasonable attorneyâs fees and costs, in addition to the civil penalties provided under subdivision (a).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22257 cover?
Section 22257 ("If a tax preparer fails to perform a duty specifically imposed upon him or her pu") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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