Section 83116 Of Chapter 3. Fair Political Practices Commission From California Government Code >> Title 9. >> Chapter 3.
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. When the commission determines there is probable cause for
believing this title has been violated, it may hold a hearing to
determine if a violation has occurred. Notice shall be given and the
hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
(Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3,
Title 2, Government Code). The commission shall have all the powers
granted by that chapter. When the commission determines on the basis
of the hearing that a violation has occurred, it shall issue an order
that may require the violator to do all or any of the following:
(a) Cease and desist violation of this title.
(b) File any reports, statements, or other documents or
information required by this title.
(c) Pay a monetary penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000)
per violation to the General Fund of the state. When the Commission
determines that no violation has occurred, it shall publish a
declaration so stating.