California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act.
- Prohibits third-party platforms from listing restaurant reservations without written agreements from establishments.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.
- Creates a state fund from collected penalties to enforce restaurant reservation regulations.
- Allows restaurants and authorized reservation services to sue unauthorized platforms for damages.
Assembly Members Stefani and Lowenthal's California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act aims to regulate how third-party services handle restaurant reservations by requiring written agreements between reservation platforms and food service establishments before listings can appear online. The legislation addresses unauthorized reservation practices by prohibiting third-party services from advertising or selling reservations without explicit permission from the restaurants.
The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms through both state and private actions. The Attorney General can pursue civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, along with injunctive relief and attorney's fees. Individuals and businesses harmed by violations may seek actual damages, legal costs, and court-ordered remedies. A new California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act Fund would collect penalties recovered by the Attorney General, with disbursement subject to legislative appropriation for implementing the law.
The measure defines its scope by distinguishing between unauthorized third-party services and legitimate reservation distribution channels operating through contractual relationships. Food service establishments retain control over their reservation systems, while platforms must obtain written authorization before including restaurants in their services. This framework applies to websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms facilitating dining reservations.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Prohibits third-party platforms from listing restaurant reservations without written agreements from establishments.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.
- Creates a state fund from collected penalties to enforce restaurant reservation regulations.
- Allows restaurants and authorized reservation services to sue unauthorized platforms for damages.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Members Stefani and Lowenthal's California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act aims to regulate how third-party services handle restaurant reservations by requiring written agreements between reservation platforms and food service establishments before listings can appear online. The legislation addresses unauthorized reservation practices by prohibiting third-party services from advertising or selling reservations without explicit permission from the restaurants.
The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms through both state and private actions. The Attorney General can pursue civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, along with injunctive relief and attorney's fees. Individuals and businesses harmed by violations may seek actual damages, legal costs, and court-ordered remedies. A new California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act Fund would collect penalties recovered by the Attorney General, with disbursement subject to legislative appropriation for implementing the law.
The measure defines its scope by distinguishing between unauthorized third-party services and legitimate reservation distribution channels operating through contractual relationships. Food service establishments retain control over their reservation systems, while platforms must obtain written authorization before including restaurants in their services. This framework applies to websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms facilitating dining reservations.
Latest Voting History
Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |