(a) It is the purpose of the Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation to provide restitution to a person aggrieved, subject to the limitations set forth in this article. The restitution is secondary only to any relief, compensation, or reimbursement to which a person aggrieved may be entitled under any of the following:
(1) A Consumer Protection Deposit Plan, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 17550.16.
(2) A Consumer Protection Escrow Plan, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 17550.16.
(3) Travel insurance.
(4) The successful assertion by the person aggrieved of that person’s rights under Section 1747.50 or 1747.90 of the Civil Code or under Section 226.12 or 226.13 of Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a person aggrieved to bring a civil action to obtain any relief, compensation, or reimbursement or to file a crime report with law enforcement in order to obtain payment from the restitution fund.
(c) The restitution shall be paid from the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund established by the Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation.
(d) The Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation may request legal counsel, representation, and advice from the office of the Attorney General.
(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 628, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2007.)
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