Section 79883 Of Article 7. Actions And Penalties From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 29. >> Article 7.
79883
. (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, relating to this chapter and the rules and
regulations adopted under 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 rule or 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 5
(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 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 of inadequate remedy at law specified by Section 526 or 527
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 the production of olives or
handling of olive oil until there is full compliance with, and
satisfaction of, the judgment.
(d) Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, the court may
order that the commission be reimbursed for reasonable attorney's
fees and other related costs actually incurred. Venue for these
actions is 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.