AB 637: False or misleading commercial disaster communication.

The bill aims to regulate false or misleading commercial disaster communication. A false or misleading communication is defined as a message that could deceive consumers, especially during emergencies. To avoid being considered false or misleading, the message must clearly feature a disclosure statement and identify the sender's name and incorporation status. The bill applies to communications made after a state of emergency is declared and up to 60 days after the emergency. The bill authorizes individuals harmed by the violation, the attorney general, and other authorities to bring an action for the violation. Penalties include fines of up to $2,500 for the first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The bill's remedies are cumulative to existing laws, and a violation of this provision is not a crime.