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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 21§ 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General

§ 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General

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§ 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General

Key Takeaways

  • •If the director sends a complaint to the Attorney General or a district attorney, they must check it out.
  • •If they think the law was broken, they have to take the case to court.
  • •They can only do this if they believe there's enough proof.

Example

Your neighbor dumps toxic waste in their backyard, and you complain to the state director.

The director sends your complaint to the Attorney General. If they look at the evidence and think your neighbor really did break the law, they have to take them to court.

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

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§ 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General

If the matter is referred directly by the director to the Attorney General or any district attorney, such officer shall thereupon bring an appropriate action in a court of competent jurisdiction in this state, if, after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes that a violation has occurred. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorattorney generalviolationevidencejurisdictionexamination

Related Statutes

  • § 59246 Enforcement Of Marketing Orders
  • § 59247 Enforcing Marketing Order Violations
  • § 9167 Attorney General Civil Penalties
  • § 59240 Director Enforcement Authority
  • § 59244 Administrative Hearing Findings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59241.
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