Article 7. Actions And Penalties of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 13.5. >> Article 7.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the following:
  (a) Refuse to render a report, statement, or record required by the commission.
  (b) Furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission.
  (c) Fail or refuse to furnish the commission or its duly authorized agents, information concerning the names and addresses of persons from whom apples have been received and the quantity so received.
  (d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter.

The commission shall adopt procedures to grant individuals aggrieved by its actions or determinations an informal hearing before the commission or before a committee of the commission designated for this purpose. Appeals from decisions of the commission may be made to the secretary. The determination of the secretary is subject to judicial review upon petition filed with the appropriate superior court.

(a) The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties and for obtaining injunctive relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunctive relief.
  (b) A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified in Section 485.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law specified in Sections 526 and 527 of that code is not required.
  (c) Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business involving apples until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it is entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney's fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.

Any action by the commission to recover any penalty or obtain any other remedy that is prescribed under this chapter shall be commenced within two years from the date of the alleged violation. Any action against the commission by any person shall be commenced by the commission within two years from the date of the act of which the person complains.

It is not necessary for the commission to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist in any action brought under this chapter.

The suspension or termination of this chapter shall not affect or waive any right, duty, obligation, or liability which has arisen or which may thereafter arise in connection with this chapter, release or extinguish any violation of this chapter, or affect or impair any right or remedies of the commission with respect to any violation.