Actions and Penalties
Cal. FAC § 69093
California Statutes
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 the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance, respecting 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. A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to
Chapter 5 (commencing with
Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified by
Section 485.010 is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to
Chapter 3 (commencing with
Section 525) of Title of Part of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or of inadequate remedy at law specified by
Section or is not required. 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 commodity subject to this
chapter until there is full compliance with and satisfaction of the judgment. Notwithstanding
Section 69033.5, upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it may 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.