California Civil Rights Laws

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Code SectionCiv. §§51, et seq. (Public Accommodations) Gov. §12940 et seq. (Housing & employment
AgencyCiv §§51: None; Gov. §12940: Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing
Administrative PreemptionNo
Private Action Permitted?Yes
Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff?Yes
Statute of LimitationsCiv. §51: 3 yrs.; Gov. §12940: 1 yr./agency

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