Section 2670 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 1.
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. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this part,
to establish a system of registration, penalties, confiscation,
bonding requirements, and misdemeanors for the imposition of prompt
and effective criminal and civil sanctions against violations of, and
especially patterns and practices of violations of, any of the laws
as set forth herein and regulations of this state applicable to the
employment of workers in the garment industry. The civil penalties
provided for in this part are in addition to any other penalty
provided by law. This part shall be deemed an exercise of the police
power of the state for the protection of the public welfare,
prosperity, health, safety, and peace of the people of the State of
California.