Section 18022.5 Of Chapter 3. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3.
18022.5
. (a) Whenever the director determines through an
investigation that any person has violated this part, or any
regulation, order, license, permit, decision, demand, or requirement
or any part or provision thereof issued pursuant to this part, the
director may bring an action in the name of the people of the State
of California against that person to enjoin the person from
continuing the violation or engaging therein or doing any act or acts
in furtherance thereof.
In the action, an order or judgment may be entered awarding a
preliminary or final injunction as may be proper.
If the director makes a showing satisfactory to the court that the
violation or threatened violation jeopardizes funds and properties
of others in the custody or under the control of the defendant, the
court may appoint a receiver for management of the business of the
defendant, including, but not limited to, the funds and properties of
others in his or her possession or may make any other order as it
deems appropriate to protect and preserve those funds and properties.
(b) The director may include in any action authorized by
subdivision (a), a claim for restitution on behalf of the persons
injured by the act or practice constituting the subject matter of the
action, and the court shall have jurisdiction to award appropriate
relief to those persons.