Section 18024 Of Chapter 3. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3.
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. (a) If, upon inspection or investigation, based upon a
complaint or otherwise, the department has cause to believe that a
person is acting in the capacity, or engaging in the business, of a
dealer within this state without having a license in good standing
therefor, and the person is not otherwise exempt pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Section 18002.6, the department may issue a
citation to that person in writing, describing with particularity the
basis of the citation. Each citation may contain an order of
abatement and assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed two
thousand dollars ($2,000). All civil penalties collected under this
section shall be deposited in the Mobilehome-Manufactured Home
Revolving Fund provided for in Section 18016.5.
(b) The department may adopt regulations prescribing procedures
for issuance of citations under this section and covering the
assessment of a civil penalty which shall give due consideration to
the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the person cited, and
any history of previous violations.
(c) The sanctions authorized under this section shall be separate
from, and in addition to, all other civil or criminal remedies.