NOTE: §1763 eff. July 1, 2025. See Acts 2024, No. 656.

§1763. Enforcement; penalties

            A. The attorney general may bring a civil action to enforce any violations of this Chapter.

            B. A social media platform that violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of up to ten thousand dollars per violation.

            C.(1) At least forty-five days before the day on which the attorney general initiates an enforcement action against a person who is subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the attorney general shall provide the person with a written notice that identifies each alleged violation and an explanation of the basis for each allegation.

            (2) Except as provided in Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, the attorney general shall not initiate an action if the person cures the notice violation within forty-five days after the date on which the person receives the notice by providing the attorney general with a written statement indicating that the violation is cured and no further violations will occur.

            (3) The attorney general may initiate a civil action against a person who does either of the following:

            (a) Fails to cure a violation after receiving the written notice described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.

            (b) Commits another violation of the same provision after curing a violation and providing a written statement in accordance with Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.

            (4) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the attorney general, the court shall award the attorney general reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and investigative costs.

            (5) A person who violates an administrative order or court order issued for a violation of this Chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars for each violation. A civil penalty in accordance with this Section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the attorney general.

            (6) All monies received from the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed and collected pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be used by the attorney general to promote consumer protection and education.

            Acts 2024, No. 656, §2, eff. July 1, 2025.