Section 78943 Of Article 7. Violations From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 24.5. >> Article 7.
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. (a) The commission may commence civil action and use all
remedies provided in law or equity for the enforcement of this
chapter, including, but not limited to, the collection of
assessments, penalties, and interest, and for obtaining injunctive
relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the
procedures 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 other procedure 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 484.010) 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 the Code of Civil Procedure 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 regarding winegrapes, wine, or
winegrape products until there is full compliance and satisfaction of
the judgment.
(d) Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it shall be
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.