§ 18855 Subpoena Compliance Requirement

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This law says you can't ignore a subpoena or refuse to answer questions or show documents when asked by the director.

Key Takeaways

•You must go if you get a subpoena.
•You must answer questions truthfully.
•You must bring any papers they ask for if you have them.

Example

You get a letter saying you must go to a meeting and bring some papers.

If you don't go or don't bring the papers, you're breaking the law.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 18855 Subpoena Compliance Requirement

It is unlawful for any person to neglect or refuse to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry, or to produce documentary evidence, if such evidence is available to him, in obedience to the subpoena or lawful requirement of the director. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful neglect or refuse attend and testify lawful inquiry documentary evidence subpoena lawful requirement director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18855.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References