Section 5310 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
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. (a) In addition to any other penalties prescribed in this
division, any person who violates this division or any regulation
adopted pursuant to this division is liable civilly in an amount not
exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
(b) Upon a complaint by the director, the Attorney General may
bring an action for civil penalties in any court of competent
jurisdiction in this state against any person violating this division
or any regulation adopted pursuant to this division.
(c) Upon the failure of any person to comply with this division,
the Attorney General, upon request of the director, or the county
counsel upon request of the commissioner, as the case may be, shall
petition the superior court for the issuance of a preliminary or
permanent injunction, or both, as may be appropriate, restraining the
person from continuing any activities in violation of this division.
The court shall issue an order directing the person to appear before
the court at a time and place certain and show cause why the
injunction should not be issued. The court may grant the prohibitory
or mandatory relief that may be warranted. The court may also issue
the temporary relief that may be necessary to preserve the status of
the parties until a hearing can be held.
(d) Any funds recovered by the department pursuant to this
section shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture
Fund to cover costs related to the enforcement of this division when
appropriated by the Legislature therefor.