§ 15092 Discretionary Enforcement For Minor Violations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says the secretary doesn't have to go to court for small violations if a simple warning letter can fix the problem.

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•Minor violations can be handled with a written warning instead of a lawsuit.
•The secretary only goes to court when a warning wouldn't protect the public’s interest.
•Following the warning fixes the problem and avoids legal action.

Example

A homeowner builds a tiny fence that is a little too tall, which is a minor violation of the rules.

Instead of suing the homeowner, the secretary can send a written warning telling them to lower the fence, and if they do it, no court case is needed.

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§ 15092 Discretionary Enforcement For Minor Violations

Nothing in this chapter requires the secretary to report for prosecution or to institute injunction proceedings for any minor violation of this chapter whenever the public interest would be adequately served by a suitable written notice of warning, and compliance with the notice. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 683, Sec. 13. (SB 668) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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minor violation written notice of warning public interest

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 15092.

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