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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 7§ 27582 Director'S Civil Action Authority

§ 27582 Director'S Civil Action Authority

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§ 27582 Director'S Civil Action Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss in charge (called 'the director') is the one who starts a lawsuit if someone breaks the rules in this part of the law.
  • •The lawsuit can only ask for the fixes or punishments that are listed in this part of the law, nothing extra.
  • •This rule was added in 1990 and hasn’t changed since then.

Example

If a factory dumps bad stuff into a river, breaking the rules about keeping water clean.

The director (the boss in charge of these rules) can take the factory to court, but they can only ask for the punishments written in this part of the law—like making the factory clean up the river or pay a fine. They can’t ask for anything else, like shutting down the factory forever.

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

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§ 27582 Director'S Civil Action Authority

Except as provided in Section 27601, the director shall commence any civil action based on a violation of this chapter, and the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, which shall be limited to the remedies provided for in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 750, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorcivil actionviolationremedies

Related Statutes

  • § 27581 Enforcement Actions By Director
  • § 27581.9 Prosecution Time Limits
  • § 61471 Director Investigation Authority
  • § 18221 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 23093 Attorney General Enforcement Actions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 27582.
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