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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 4§ 17953 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

§ 17953 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

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§ 17953 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

This law lets the state attorney general sue someone in court to stop them from breaking a rule or regulation that the director enforces.

Key Takeaways

  • •The attorney general can file a lawsuit on behalf of the state to stop violations.
  • •The lawsuit can be started either because the director complains or because the attorney general decides it's necessary.
  • •The case follows regular civil court rules, but the director does not need to prove lack of other remedies or irreparable harm.

Example

A company is dumping waste in a river that is against environmental rules.

The director complains to the attorney general, who can file a lawsuit to get a court order stopping the company from dumping more waste.

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

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§ 17953 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this part or any regulation which is duly issued by the director pursuant to it. Any proceedings pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, 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. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generalinjunctiondirectorviolationsuperior courtChapter 3Code of Civil Procedure

Related Statutes

  • § 18221 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 24541 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 20253 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 23093 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 26441 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 17953.
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