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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 1§ 19807 Venue For Legal Challenges

§ 19807 Venue For Legal Challenges

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§ 19807 Venue For Legal Challenges

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone sues the department or commission, the case must happen in one of four places: Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
  • •This rule also applies if someone is challenging the rules made by the department or commission.
  • •The law was updated in 2007 to include these specific places.

Example

A company is upset about a new rule made by the department and wants to fight it in court.

The company can only take the case to court in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. They can't choose any other city or county.

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

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§ 19807 Venue For Legal Challenges

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever the department or commission is a defendant or respondent in any proceeding, or when there is any legal challenge to regulations issued by the commission or department, venue for the proceeding shall be in the County of Sacramento, the City and County of San Francisco, the County of Los Angeles, or the County of San Diego. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 4. Effective August 24, 2007.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

departmentcommissionvenueproceedinglegal challengeregulations

Related Statutes

  • § 19840 Commission Regulation Authority
  • § 19930 Department Investigations And Enforcement
  • § 19951 Gambling License Application Fees
  • § 19981 Post-Employment Lobbying Restrictions
  • § 2018 Medical Board Regulations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19807.
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