Cal. GOV § 11139
This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 11139, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.
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Official statutory text
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.
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.
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