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CA Civ Code § 54.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 54.6.

54.6.  As used in this part, “visually impaired” includes blindness and means having central visual acuity not to exceed 20/200 in the better eye, with corrected lenses, as measured by the Snellen test, or visual acuity greater than 20/200, but with a limitation in the field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle not greater than 20 degrees.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Civ Code § 54.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 54.7.

54.7.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this part shall not be construed to require zoos or wild animal parks to allow guide dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs to accompany individuals with a disability in areas of the zoo or park where zoo or park animals are not separated from members of the public by a physical barrier. As used in this section, “physical barrier” does not include an automobile or other conveyance.(b) Any zoo or wild animal park that does not permit guide dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs to accompany individuals with a disability therein shall maintain, free of charge, adequate kennel facilities for the use of guide dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs belonging to these persons. These facilities shall be of a character commensurate with the anticipated daily attendance of individuals with a disability. The facilities shall be in an area not accessible to the general public, shall be equipped with water and utensils for the consumption thereof, and shall otherwise be safe, clean, and comfortable.(c) Any zoo or wild animal park that does not permit guide dogs to accompany blind or visually impaired persons therein shall provide free transportation to blind or visually impaired persons on any mode of transportation provided for members of the public.Each zoo or wild animal park that does not permit service dogs to accompany individuals with a disability shall provide free transportation to individuals with a disability on any mode of transportation provided for a member of the public in cases where the person uses a wheelchair and it is readily apparent that the person is unable to maintain complete or independent mobility without the aid of the service dog.(d) Any zoo or wild animal park that does not permit guide dogs to accompany blind or otherwise visually impaired persons therein shall provide sighted escorts for blind or otherwise visually impaired persons if they are unaccompanied by a sighted person.(e) As used in this section, “wild animal park” means any entity open to the public on a regular basis, licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act as an exhibit, and operating for the primary purposes of conserving, propagating, and exhibiting wild and exotic animals, and any marine, mammal, or aquatic park open to the general public.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1257, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Civ Code § 54.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 54.9.

54.9.  (a) On and after January 1, 2009, a manufacturer or distributor of touch-screen devices used for the purpose of self-service check-in at a hotel or at a facility providing passenger transportation services shall offer for availability touch-screen self-service check-in devices that contain the necessary technology.(b) For purposes of this section, “necessary technology” means technology that enables a person with a visual impairment to do the following:(1) Enter any personal information necessary to process a transaction in a manner that ensures the same degree of personal privacy afforded to those without visual impairments.(2) Use the device independently and without the assistance of others in the same manner afforded to those without visual impairments.(c) For purposes of this section, “hotel” means any hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other similar transient lodging establishment, but it does not include any residential hotel as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code.(d) This section shall not be construed to preclude or limit any other existing right or remedy as it pertains to self-service check-in devices and accessibility.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 546, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Civ Code § 55 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 55.

55.  Any person who is aggrieved or potentially aggrieved by a violation of Section 54 or 54.1 of this code, Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 4450) of Division 5 of Title 1 of the Government Code, or Part 5.5 (commencing with Section 19955) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code may bring an action to enjoin the violation. The prevailing party in the action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1443.)
CA Civ Code § 55.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 55.1.

55.1.  In addition to any remedies available under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12102), or other provisions of law, the district attorney, the city attorney, the Department of Rehabilitation acting through the Attorney General, or the Attorney General may bring an action to enjoin any violation of Section 54 or 54.1.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1257, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Civ Code § 55.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.5 - BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS|Section 55.2.

55.2.  If a violation of Section 54, 54.1, 54.2, or 54.3 is alleged or the application or construction of any of these sections is in issue in any proceeding in the Supreme Court of California, a state court of appeal, or the appellate division of a superior court, each party shall serve a copy of the party’s brief or petition and brief, on the State Solicitor General at the Office of the Attorney General. No brief may be accepted for filing unless the proof of service shows service on the State Solicitor General. Any party failing to comply with this requirement shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure the failure before the court imposes any sanction and, in that instance, the court shall allow the Attorney General reasonable additional time to file a brief in the matter.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 244, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Civ Code § 55.51 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.52 - CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE|Section 55.51.

55.51.  This part shall be known, and may be cited, as the Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this part shall apply to any construction-related accessibility claim, as defined in this part, including, but not limited to, any claim brought under Section 51, 54, 54.1, or 55.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 549, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009. Became operative on date prescribed by Sec. 12 (subd. (a)) of Ch. 549. Section may become inoperative under conditions prescribed by Stats. 2008, Ch. 549, Sec. 12, subd. (b).)
CA Civ Code § 55.55 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.53 - ATTORNEY'S FEES AND STATUTORY DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS CLAIMS|Section 55.55.

55.55.  Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 55.54, in determining an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and recoverable costs with respect to any construction-related accessibility claim, the court may consider, along with other relevant information, written settlement offers made and rejected by the parties. Nothing in this section affects or modifies the inadmissibility of evidence regarding offers of compromise pursuant to Section 1152 of the Evidence Code, including, but not limited to, inadmissibility to prove injury or damage.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 549, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009. Became operative on date prescribed by Sec. 12 (subd. (a)) of Ch. 549. Section may become inoperative under conditions prescribed by Stats. 2008, Ch. 549, Sec. 12, subd. (c).)
CA Civ Code § 55.57 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.53 - ATTORNEY'S FEES AND STATUTORY DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS CLAIMS|Section 55.57.

55.57.  (a) This part shall apply only to claims filed on or after January 1, 2009. Nothing in this part is intended to affect litigation filed before that date, and no inference shall be drawn from provisions contained in this part concerning the state of the law as it existed prior to January 1, 2009.(b) Nothing in this part is intended to affect existing law regarding class action requirements.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 549, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009. Became operative on date prescribed by Sec. 12 (subd. (a)) of Ch. 549.)
CA Civ Code § 55.61 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.55 - Small Business Gender Discrimination In Services Compliance Act|Section 55.61.

55.61.  This part shall be known, and may be cited, as the Small Business Gender Discrimination in Services Compliance Act.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 156, Sec. 1. (AB 1615) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Civ Code § 55.63 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.55 - Small Business Gender Discrimination In Services Compliance Act|Section 55.63.

55.63.  (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, the Department of Consumer Affairs shall develop a pamphlet or other informational materials for use by the following business establishments: tailors and businesses providing aftermarket clothing alterations; barbers and hair salons; and dry cleaners and laundries providing services to individuals. The pamphlet shall explain the business’ rights and obligations under Section 51.6 in clear and concise language. Specifically, the pamphlet shall explain that the business is prohibited from charging different prices for services of similar or like kind based on the customer’s gender, unless the price difference is based upon the amount of time, difficulty, or cost of providing the services and that the business shall disclose a price list and sign in the manner prescribed in subdivision (f) of Section 51.6. The pamphlet shall explain that a business has 30 days to correct any violation of the posting requirements in subdivision (f) of Section 51.6 and that a business that fails to correct within 30 days of receiving notice of the violation is liable for a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000). The department may include any other information that would help the business comply with Section 51.6. The department shall subsequently revise the pamphlet, as necessary.(2) The department shall provide the pamphlet or other informational materials required by paragraph (1) to an affected business establishment at the time that the business establishment applies for or renews a license, at the time of any inspection, or at both times. The department shall post a copy of the pamphlet or other informational materials on its internet website.(3) Commencing October 1, 2020, the department shall provide the pamphlet and other informational materials required by paragraph (1) in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean.(b) By October 1, 2020, the department shall develop a written notice explaining the requirements and obligations specified in Section 51.6. The notice shall be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean. The department shall post a copy of the notice in each language on its internet website in a format available for download. The department shall subsequently revise the notice, as necessary.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. (AB 1607) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Civ Code § 55.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.57 - Gender Neutral Retail Departments|Section 55.7.

55.7.  The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:(a) Unjustified differences in similar products that are traditionally marketed either for girls or for boys can be more easily identified by the consumer if similar items are displayed closer to one another in one, undivided area of the retail sales floor.(b) Keeping similar items that are traditionally marketed either for girls or for boys separated makes it more difficult for the consumer to compare the products and incorrectly implies that their use by one gender is inappropriate.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 750, Sec. 1. (AB 1084) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Civ Code § 55.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.57 - Gender Neutral Retail Departments|Section 55.8.

55.8.  (a) A retail department store that offers childcare items or toys for sale shall maintain a gender neutral section or area, to be labeled at the discretion of the retailer, in which a reasonable selection of the items and toys for children that it sells shall be displayed, regardless of whether they have been traditionally marketed for either girls or for boys.(b) This section shall apply only to retail department stores that are physically located in California that have a total of 500 or more employees across all California retail department store locations. This section shall not apply to retail department stores that are physically located outside California.(c) Beginning on January 1, 2024, a retail department store that fails to comply with this section is liable for a civil penalty, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first violation or five hundred dollars ($500) for a subsequent violation, which may be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General, or a district attorney or city attorney, in any court of competent jurisdiction. If the Attorney General, district attorney, or city attorney prevails in an action under this subdivision, the court shall award to the Attorney General, district attorney, or city attorney reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.(d) For purposes of this section:(1) “Childcare item” means any product designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep, relaxation, or the feeding of children, or to help children with sucking or teething.(2) “Children” means persons 12 years of age or less. (3) “Toy” means a product designed or intended by the manufacturer to be used by children when they play.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 750, Sec. 1. (AB 1084) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Civ Code § 57 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.7 - Medical Claims Data Error Correction|Section 57.

57.  (a) A qualified entity, as defined in Section 1395kk(e)(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code, that receives claims data from a health care service plan or health insurer shall comply with the requirements governing provider and supplier requests for error correction established under Section 401.717 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations for all claims data received, including data from sources other than Medicare.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) “Provider” means a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, a home health agency, a hospice, a clinic, or a rehabilitation agency.(2) “Supplier” means a physician and surgeon or other health care practitioner, or an entity that furnishes health care services other than a provider.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 869, Sec. 1. (SB 1196) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Civ Code § 80 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 80.

80.  This part may be cited as the California Fair Dealership Law.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 914, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Code § 81 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 81.

81.  As used in this part:(a) “Person” means a natural person, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity.(b) “Dealership” means a contract or agreement, either express or implied, whether oral or written, between two or more persons, by which a person is granted the right to sell or distribute goods or services, or to use a trade name, trademark, service mark, logotype, or advertising or other commercial symbol, in which there is a community of interest in the business of offering, selling, or distributing goods or services at wholesale, or at retail, by lease, agreement, or otherwise.(c) “Grantor” means a person who sells, leases, or otherwise transfers a dealership.(d) “Community of interest” means a continuing financial interest between the grantor and grantee in either the operation of the dealership or the marketing of goods or services.(e) “Dealer” means a person who is a grantee of a dealership situated in this state.(f) “Grant” means a sale, lease, or transfer of any kind.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Civ Code § 82 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 82.

82.  This part shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies, which are as follows:(a) The prohibition of discrimination based upon any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51 in the granting, sale, transfer, bequest, termination, and nonrenewal of dealerships.(b) The requirements of this part shall not be varied by contract or agreement and any portion of a contract or agreement purporting to do so is void and unenforceable.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Civ Code § 83 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 83.

83.  On or after January 1, 1981, no grantor, directly or indirectly, shall refuse to grant a dealership to any person because of any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Civ Code § 84 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 84.

84.  On or after January 1, 1981, no grantor, directly or indirectly, may terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a dealership agreement with a dealer because of any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Civ Code § 85 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 85.

85.  On or after January 1, 1981, no grantor or dealer, directly or indirectly, shall refuse to make or to consent to an assignment, sale, transfer, or bequest of a dealership to any person, or to the intestate succession to the dealership by any person, because of any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51. This section shall not be construed to create any right in a dealer to assign, sell, transfer, or bequeath a dealership where the right did not exist prior to January 1, 1981.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Civ Code § 86 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 1 - PERSONS|PART 2.9 - CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW|Section 86.

86.  The prevailing party in any action based on a violation of the provisions of this part shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and taxable court costs.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 914, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Code § 1708 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 3 - OBLIGATIONS|PART 3 - OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW|Section 1708.

1708.  Every person is bound, without contract, to abstain from injuring the person or property of another, or infringing upon any of his or her rights.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 38.5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Civ Code § 1708.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 3 - OBLIGATIONS|PART 3 - OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW|Section 1708.5.

1708.5.  (a) A person commits a sexual battery who does any of the following:(1) Acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with an intimate part of another, and a sexually offensive contact with that person directly or indirectly results.(2) Acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with another by use of the person’s intimate part, and a sexually offensive contact with that person directly or indirectly results.(3) Acts to cause an imminent apprehension of the conduct described in paragraph (1) or (2), and a sexually offensive contact with that person directly or indirectly results.(4) Causes contact between a sexual organ, from which a condom has been removed, and the intimate part of another who did not verbally consent to the condom being removed.(5) Causes contact between an intimate part of the person and a sexual organ of another from which the person removed a condom without verbal consent.(b) A person who commits a sexual battery upon another is liable to that person for damages, including, but not limited to, general damages, special damages, and punitive damages.(c) The court in an action pursuant to this section may award equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction, costs, and any other relief the court deems proper.(d) For the purposes of this section: (1) “Intimate part” means the sexual organ, anus, groin, or buttocks of any person, or the breast of a female.(2) “Offensive contact” means contact that offends a reasonable sense of personal dignity.(e) The rights and remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 613, Sec. 1. (AB 453) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Civ Code § 1708.5.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 3 - OBLIGATIONS|PART 3 - OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW|Section 1708.5.5.

1708.5.5.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 3515, consent shall not be a defense in any civil action under Section 1708.5 if the person who commits the sexual battery is an adult who is in a position of authority over the minor.(b) For purposes of this section, an adult is in a “position of authority” if he or she, by reason of that position, is able to exercise undue influence over a minor. A “position of authority” includes, but is not limited to, a natural parent, stepparent, foster parent, relative, partner of any such parent or relative, caretaker, youth leader, recreational director, athletic manager, coach, teacher, counselor, therapist, religious leader, doctor, employee of one of those aforementioned persons, or coworker.(c) For purposes of this section, “undue influence” has the same meaning as in Section 15610.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 128, Sec. 1. (SB 14) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Civ Code § 1708.5.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 3 - OBLIGATIONS|PART 3 - OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW|Section 1708.5.6.

1708.5.6.  (a) A private cause of action for damages lies against a person who misuses sperm, ova, or embryos in violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code. (b) A prevailing plaintiff who suffers harm as a result of a violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code may be awarded actual damages or statutory damages of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is greater.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 556) Effective January 1, 2022.)