Section 64693 Of Article 8. Financial Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 8.
64693
. (a) Any person who fails to pay, collect, or remit any fees
due within the time specified in this chapter shall be liable for
administrative costs incurred by the department in enforcing this
chapter, including the costs of any audit performed pursuant to
Section 64691.1. In addition, the person shall be liable civilly in
an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each head of
cattle or calves which is sold. The person shall also be liable for
all of the following:
(1) The total amount of fees due.
(2) The cost of the civil suit including attorney's fees.
(3) Two percent interest per month on the unpaid balance of the
fees owed.
(b) At the request of the director, the Attorney General shall
file an action in an appropriate court to collect any unpaid fees,
civil penalties, and interest, or in the alternative, the department
may bring the action when appropriate.