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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 4Art. 5§ 11894 Attorney General Civil Penalties

§ 11894 Attorney General Civil Penalties

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§ 11894 Attorney General Civil Penalties

This law lets the Attorney General sue people for fines in any state court if they break rules in this division, either after a director’s complaint or after the AG decides on their own that a violation happened.

Key Takeaways

  • •The AG can file a civil‑penalty lawsuit in any state court.
  • •A lawsuit can start after a director’s complaint or after the AG reviews evidence and decides a violation occurred.
  • •The law covers any breach of this division or its related regulations.

Example

A company illegally dumps hazardous waste and the state environmental director files a complaint.

The Attorney General can take the company to court and ask for a civil penalty (a fine) because the director complained and the AG believes the law was broken.

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§ 11894 Attorney General Civil Penalties

Upon a complaint by the director, the Attorney General may bring an action for civil penalties in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this division, or any regulation issued pursuant to it. The Attorney General may bring an action for civil penalties on his own initiative if, after examining the complaint and the evidence, he or she believes a violation has occurred. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1051.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generalcivil penaltiescomplaint by the directorviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 17952 Attorney General Civil Penalties
  • § 11895 Enforcement Action Deadlines
  • § 16442 Attorney General Civil Penalties
  • § 19033 Attorney General Civil Enforcement
  • § 20252 Attorney General Civil Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11894.
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