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ADVISORY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
GDC-001
STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU GET THIS IMPORTANT
ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
This information is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean through the Judicial
Council of California. Persons with visual impairments can get assistance in viewing this form through the
judicial branch website, at www.courts.ca.gov.
California law requires that you receive this information because the demand letter or court complaint you
received with this document claims that you have discriminated, with respect to the price charged for services of
similar or like kind, against a person because of that person’s gender.
YOU HAVE IMPORTANT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. State law requires that businesses charge the same
price for the same services, or services of the same or similar kind, regardless of the customer’s gender. In
addition, state law requires that certain business establishments clearly and conspicuously disclose to their
customers in writing the pricing for each standard service provided. The posting requirement applies to the
following businesses:
(1) Tailors or businesses providing aftermarket clothing alterations.
(2) Barbers or hair salons.
(3) Dry cleaners and laundries providing services to individuals.
YOU HAVE IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS. The allegations made in the accompanying demand letter or
court complaint do not mean that you are required to pay any money unless and until a court finds you liable.
Moreover, RECEIPT OF A DEMAND LETTER OR COURT COMPLAINT AND THIS ADVISORY DOES
NOT NECESSARILY MEAN YOU WILL BE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANYTHING.
You have the right to seek assistance or advice about this demand letter or complaint from any person of your
choice. If you have insurance, you may also wish to contact your insurance provider. Your best interest may be
served by seeking legal advice or representation from an attorney, but you may also represent yourself and file
the necessary court papers to protect your interests if you are served with a court complaint. If you have hired
an attorney to represent you, you should immediately notify your attorney.
If a court complaint has been served on you, you will get a separate advisory notice with the complaint advising
you of special options and procedures available to you under certain conditions.
ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
WHEN YOU CAN AND CANNOT CHARGE DIFFERENT PRICES: The Gender Tax Repeal Act of 1995
(California Civil Code Section 51.6) prohibits a business from charging a different price for the same service
because of the gender of the person receiving the service. However, you may charge different prices based
specifically upon the amount of time, difficulty, or cost of providing the services.
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use
Judicial Council of California
GDC-001 [New January 2019]
ADVISORY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
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Civil Code, § 55.62
www.courts.ca.gov
ADVISORY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU GET THIS IMPORTANT
ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
POSTING PRICES: The Gender Tax Repeal Act of 1995 also requires that certain businesses clearly disclose to
the customer in writing the price of each standard service provided. This pricing disclosure is required for the
following businesses: tailors or businesses providing aftermarket clothing alterations; barbers or hair salons; and
dry cleaners and laundries providing service to individuals. The price list must be posted in a place where
customers will likely see it, and it must be in no less than 14-point boldface font. A business must also provide a
written copy of the prices to the customer if one is requested by the customer. Finally, a business must clearly
and conspicuously display a sign, in no less than 24-point font, that reads:
“CALIFORNIA LAW PROHIBITS ANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT FROM DISCRIMINATING,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRICE CHARGED FOR SERVICES OF SIMILAR OR LIKE KIND, AGAINST A
PERSON BECAUSE OF THE PERSON’S GENDER. A COMPLETE PRICE LIST IS AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST.”
RIGHT TO CORRECT A POSTING VIOLATION ONLY: If you receive a written notice claiming that you
have failed to properly post any of the above information, you have 30 days to correct the violation. If you fail
to correct the violation, you will be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000. (Note that the 30-day period to correct
applies only to posting violations, not to discriminatory pricing violations.)
GDC-001 [New January 2019]
ADVISORY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
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