(a) It shall constitute cause for the imposition of discipline of an attorney within the meaning of this chapter for an attorney to engage in any conduct in violation of § 2944.6 of the Civil Code.

(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2017.

(Amended (as added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 630, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 563, Sec. 2. (SB 980) Effective January 1, 2013. Section operative January 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)