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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 8§ 14390 Court Injunctions For Violations

§ 14390 Court Injunctions For Violations

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§ 14390 Court Injunctions For Violations

This law lets the department go to court to ask for an order that stops anyone from breaking the rules in this chapter.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department may sue in superior court to get a temporary or permanent stop order (injunction).
  • •The court can issue the order without the department having to prove big, irreversible damage first.
  • •The lawsuit must follow the regular civil‑procedure rules listed in Chapter 3 of Title 7, Part 2.
  • •The court can also order other actions needed to make the law work.

Example

A business starts dumping trash into a river even though the rules say they can't.

The department can file a lawsuit and the judge can order the business to stop dumping right away and later make the order permanent.

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

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§ 14390 Court Injunctions For Violations

In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, the department may bring an action in superior court and such 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 or the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter. Any proceeding under the provisions of 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. The department shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss. The court may require such acts or course of conduct as necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1224.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

temporary or permanent injunctionsuperior courtirreparable damageeffectuate the purpose of this chapter

Related Statutes

  • § 18934 Court Injunctions For Violations
  • § 14671 Department Injunction Authority
  • § 15091 Department Injunction Authority
  • § 11737.5 Enforcing Agricultural Orders
  • § 11896 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14390.
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