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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 10§ 18931 Operator Order Review Process

§ 18931 Operator Order Review Process

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18931 Operator Order Review Process

This law says that if a business owner gets an order from the director, they can ask for a review within 10 days. The order stays in place during the review.

Key Takeaways

  • •You have 10 days to ask for a review of the director's order.
  • •The order stays in effect while it's being reviewed.
  • •The review process follows specific government rules.

Example

A restaurant owner gets an order to close because of health violations.

The owner can ask for a review within 10 days, but the restaurant must stay closed during the review.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18931 Operator Order Review Process

Upon the issuance of an order of the director pursuant to Section 18725, 18728, 18729, or 18730, the operator of the establishment may seek administrative review before the director by filing his written request therefor within 10 days after issuance of the order. Proceedings for such administrative review, except as provided in this section, shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The decision of the director shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 11523 of the Government Code. Any order of the director issued pursuant to Section 18725, 18728, 18729, or 18730, shall remain in force during such administrative and judicial review. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

order of the directoradministrative reviewjudicial reviewSection 18725, 187

Related Statutes

  • § 18932 Penalties For Violations
  • § 18932.1 Agricultural Violation Penalties
  • § 18932.2 Administrative Penalties For Violations
  • § 18933 Meat Adulteration Felony Penalties
  • § 18934 Court Injunctions For Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18931.
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