Food & Agr. Code, § 75153 · Article 7. Actions and Penalties
Food & Agr. Code, § 75153
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties, and for the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance, with respect to this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any other rule or regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunctive relief. A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified by Section 485.010 is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or of inadequate remedy at law specified by Section 526 or 527 is not required.
Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business regarding the commodity subject to this chapter until there is full compliance with and satisfaction of the judgment.
(b) Except in a proceeding to determine whether the director acted arbitrarily or capriciously in restricting the activities or functions of the commission, upon a favorable judgment for the commission, the commission is entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs.
(c) Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 868, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1993.
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Code of Civil Procedure
- Code Civ. Proc., pt. 2, tit. 6.5, ch. 5Ex Parte Hearing Procedure for Obtaining Writ of AttachmentPrinted as Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure
- Code Civ. Proc., pt. 2, tit. 7, ch. 3InjunctionPrinted as Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure
Food and Agricultural Code
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