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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 6§ 20283 Department Fee Recovery Actions

§ 20283 Department Fee Recovery Actions

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§ 20283 Department Fee Recovery Actions

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can sue to get back money you owe them.
  • •This includes fees, penalties, or any other money you didn't pay.
  • •They can take you to court to make you pay.

Example

You didn't pay a fine for breaking a rule, like not paying a parking ticket.

The government can take you to court to make you pay that fine.

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

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§ 20283 Department Fee Recovery Actions

A civil action may be brought by the department to recover any fee, penalty, or other money that becomes due pursuant to this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

civil actiondepartmentfeepenaltymoneyduedivision

Related Statutes

  • § 23123 Director Fee Recovery Action
  • § 10985 Late Fee Penalty
  • § 201 Department Funds Expenditure
  • § 243 Department Funds Remittance
  • § 301 Fee Definition Scope

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20283.
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