Section 66638 Of Chapter 4. Powers And Duties Of The Commission From California Government Code >> Title 7.2. >> Chapter 4.
66638
. (a) When the commission, after public hearing, determines
that a person or governmental agency has undertaken, or is
threatening to undertake, an activity that (1) requires a permit from
the commission without securing a permit, or (2) is inconsistent
with a permit previously issued by the commission, the commission may
issue an order requiring the person or governmental agency to cease
and desist.
(b) A cease and desist order issued by the commission may be
subject to the terms and conditions that the commission may determine
are necessary to ensure compliance with this title, including
immediate removal of any fill or other material or the setting of a
schedule within which steps must be taken to obtain a permit pursuant
to this title.
(c) Notice of the public hearing on a proposed cease and desist
order shall be given to all affected persons and agencies and the
order shall be effective and final as to the commission upon issuance
thereof. Copies shall be served forthwith by certified mail upon the
person or governmental agency being charged with the actual or
threatened violation of this title and upon other affected persons
and agencies who appeared at the hearing and requested a copy. A copy
of the cease and desist order shall also be sent by certified mail
to the owner of the property on which the violation occurred.