25249.13. Preservation Of Existing Rights, Obligations, and Penalties. Nothing in this chapter shall alter or diminish any legal obligation otherwise required in common law or by statute or regulation, and nothing in this chapter shall create or enlarge any defense in any action to enforce such legal obligation. Penalties and sanctions imposed under this chapter shall be in addition to any penalties or sanctions otherwise prescribed by law.
(Added November 4, 1986, by initiative Proposition 65. Operative January 1, 1987. Note: Sections 25250 to 25259 are in Articles 13 to 17 of Chapter 6.5, following Section 25249.2.)