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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 5§ 108415 Department Injunction Authority

§ 108415 Department Injunction Authority

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 108415 Department Injunction Authority

This law lets the government go to court to stop someone from breaking health and safety rules. They don’t have to prove that money or other fixes won’t work—they can just ask a judge to make the person stop.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can ask a judge to immediately stop someone breaking health/safety rules.
  • •They don’t need to prove that other punishments (like fines) won’t work.
  • •This is for serious or repeated violations where action is needed fast.

Example

A restaurant keeps serving spoiled food even after warnings.

The health department can go to court right away to force the restaurant to close until it fixes the problem. They don’t have to wait for someone to get sick or prove that fines won’t work.

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

Official Source
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§ 108415 Department Injunction Authority

In addition to the remedies heretofore provided, the department is hereby authorized to bring an action in superior court and the court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter. Any proceeding under this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the department shall not be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

temporary or permanent injunctionsuperior courtChapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure

Related Statutes

  • § 111900 Enforcing Health Law Violations
  • § 113085 Department Injunction Authority
  • § 100885 Laboratory Certification Enforcement
  • § 101480 Waste Site Remedial Actions
  • § 101483 Exempt Hazardous Waste Sites

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108415.
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