Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by both.
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Section § 2970
If you break any rules in this chapter, you could face up to six months in county jail, a fine up to $2,000, or both.
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Section § 2971
If someone who isn't a licensed psychologist breaks the rules set by this chapter, the superior court can step in to stop them by issuing a legal order. This doesn't involve the usual legal remedies, as it's assumed there's no other way to prevent harm without the court's intervention. The board overseeing licensed psychologists can request the court's help or start this process themselves.
Whenever any person other than a licensed psychologist has engaged in any act or practice that constitutes an offense against this chapter, the superior court of any county, on application of the board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining that conduct. Proceedings under this section shall be governed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that it shall be presumed that there is no adequate remedy at law, and that irreparable damage will occur if the continued violation is not restrained or enjoined. On the written request of the board, or on its own motion, the board may commence action in the superior court under this section.
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