Article 2. Penalties of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.3. >> Article 2.

The department may suspend or revoke licenses issued under this chapter for violation of any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. In addition, the department shall assess a civil penalty in the amount of fees received by a licensee as a result of a violation of any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. Proceedings to suspend or revoke a license shall be conducted pursuant to Section 100171.

A violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder by a person licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) or a person certificated or licensed pursuant to Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 3 of, the Business and Professions Code may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the person's license under such division.

Any person, association or corporation referring persons without a license in violation of Section 1400 shall be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of the remuneration illegally recieved, which shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Civil penalties collected pursuant to this article shall be used to administer the provisions of this chapter.