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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 13§ 43004 Civil Penalty Time Limits

§ 43004 Civil Penalty Time Limits

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§ 43004 Civil Penalty Time Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •You have 3 years to take legal action for certain civil penalties or remedies.
  • •The clock starts ticking on the day the problem happened.
  • •If you wait too long (more than 3 years), you might not be able to do anything about it.

Example

Your neighbor builds a fence that blocks your driveway.

You have 3 years from the day the fence was built to take legal action. If you wait longer than 3 years, you might not be able to make them fix it.

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

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§ 43004 Civil Penalty Time Limits

Any action for any civil penalty or other civil remedy which is provided for under this division shall be commenced within three years from the date of the alleged violation. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 123, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

civil penaltycivil remedythree yearsalleged violation

Related Statutes

  • § 43001 Penalty For Noncompliant Produce
  • § 43003 Civil Penalty Violations
  • § 11517 License Revocation Ineligibility Period
  • § 12999.6 Multijurisdictional Priority Investigations Penalt
  • § 13101 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 43004.
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