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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 4§ 9167 Attorney General Civil Penalties

§ 9167 Attorney General Civil Penalties

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§ 9167 Attorney General Civil Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General can take action if someone breaks the rules in this part of the law.
  • •They can start a case if someone complains or if they find out about a problem themselves.
  • •The case can ask for money penalties if someone is breaking the rules.

Example

A company is dumping waste into a river, which is against the rules.

If someone tells the Attorney General or they find out about it, they can take the company to court and ask for a fine.

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

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§ 9167 Attorney General Civil Penalties

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 for civil penalties in the name of the people of this state in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this division. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorthe attorney generalevidenceviolationthe california attorneyexaminationjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 59246 Enforcement Of Marketing Orders
  • § 59241 Enforcement By Attorney General
  • § 59247 Enforcing Marketing Order Violations
  • § 59244 Administrative Hearing Findings
  • § 53363 Enforcement Of Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 9167.
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