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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 21§ 59245 Director Enforcement Actions

§ 59245 Director Enforcement Actions

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 59245 Director Enforcement Actions

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone breaks the rules, the director will tell them to stop after a meeting.
  • •If they don’t stop, the director can ask a lawyer to take them to court.
  • •The director can skip the warning and go straight to court if the problem is really bad.

Example

A factory keeps dumping dirty water into a river even after being told to stop.

The director can first tell the factory to stop, but if they don’t listen, the director can ask a lawyer to take them to court to make them stop.

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

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§ 59245 Director Enforcement Actions

If the director finds from the administrative hearing that a violation has occurred, he shall so enter his findings and notify the parties to such complaint. The director may refer the matter to the Attorney General for the institution of legal proceedings or he may notify such parties to cease and desist from further violation. Upon their refusal or failure to comply, or if he finds that the facts or circumstances warrant immediate prosecution, he shall file a complaint with the Attorney General or any district attorney which requests that such officer commence any action which is authorized in this chapter against such respondent in a court of competent jurisdiction as set forth in this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

attorney generalrespondenthearingdirectorviolationsituationinstitutionprosecution

Related Statutes

  • § 59240 Director Enforcement Authority
  • § 59243 Hearing Location Selection
  • § 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General
  • § 59244 Administrative Hearing Findings
  • § 59247 Enforcing Marketing Order Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59245.
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