Article 6. Penalties of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 8.5. >> Article 6.

Violation of any provision of this chapter or laws affecting personal injury or property damage by a produce dealer or registered unloader is grounds for license or registration revocation or suspension. Before suspending or revoking any registration or license under this chapter, the commissioner shall afford the holder of such registration or license an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the commissioner shall have all the powers granted therein.

The director may assess a fee not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per year payable by produce dealers for use exclusively in administering the provisions of this chapter.

The violation of any provision of this chapter by any person is a misdemeanor.