Section 91003 Of Chapter 11. Enforcement From California Government Code >> Title 9. >> Chapter 11.
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. (a) Any person residing in the jurisdiction may sue for
injunctive relief to enjoin violations or to compel compliance with
the provisions of this title. The court may in its discretion require
any plaintiff other than the commission to file a complaint with the
commission prior to seeking injunctive relief. The court may award
to a plaintiff or defendant who prevails his costs of litigation,
including reasonable attorney's fees.
(b) Upon a preliminary showing in an action brought by a person
residing in the jurisdiction that a violation of Article 1
(commencing with Section 87100), Article 4 (commencing with Section
87400), or Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 87450) of Chapter 7
of this title or of a disqualification provision of a Conflict of
Interest Code has occurred, the court may restrain the execution of
any official action in relation to which such a violation occurred,
pending final adjudication. If it is ultimately determined that a
violation has occurred and that the official action might not
otherwise have been taken or approved, the court may set the official
action aside as void. The official actions covered by this
subsection include, but are not limited to orders, permits,
resolutions and contracts, but do not include the enactment of any
state legislation. In considering the granting of preliminary or
permanent relief under this subsection, the court shall accord due
weight to any injury that may be suffered by innocent persons relying
on the official action.