§ 65083 Fee And Penalty Collection

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•If you don't pay fees or penalties you owe, the government can take you to court to get the money.
•The government's boss (like a secretary) can ask a lawyer (Attorney General) to help collect the money.
•This rule started in 2019 and might stop later if certain conditions are met.

Example

You own a small business and forget to pay a required fee to the government.

The government can ask their lawyer to take you to court to make you pay the fee you missed.

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§ 65083 Fee And Penalty Collection

The secretary may request that the Attorney General file an action in an appropriate court to collect any unpaid fees, civil penalties, or other costs incurred by the department in pursuit of a violation. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 410, Sec. 2. (SB 965) Effective January 1, 2019. Provisions operative or inoperative as prescribed in Sections 65061, 65066, 65068, and 65069. Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 65066.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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secretary attorney general violation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 65083.

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