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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 2§ 25533 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors

§ 25533 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors

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§ 25533 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone breaks the rules, the boss can tell the cops or a lawyer about it.
  • •The cops or lawyer can then decide to take the person to court.
  • •The boss and their team can help the lawyer in court if asked.

Example

If a store owner doesn't follow safety rules and someone gets hurt.

The boss in charge can tell the cops, and the cops can take the store owner to court. The boss can help the cops explain what happened.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 25533 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors

The commissioner may refer any evidence available concerning any violation of this law or of any rule or order hereunder to the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, who may, with or without this type of a reference, institute appropriate criminal proceedings under this law. The commissioner and his or her counsel, deputies, or assistants may, upon request of the Attorney General or the district attorney, assist the prosecuting attorney in presenting the law or facts at the trial. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 876, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerAttorney Generaldistrict attorneycriminal proceedings

Related Statutes

  • § 28107 Criminal Referral Authority
  • § 31404 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors
  • § 29543 Commissioner Referral Criminal Proceedings
  • § 25533.5 Desist Order Notification Immunity
  • § 31400 Commissioner Enforcement Actions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 25533.
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