California § 77173. 77173. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 868, Sec. 8.)

California Statutes

§ 77173. — 77173. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 868, Sec. 8.)

California·Code FAC Food and Agricultural Code - FAC·Div. 22. DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS·Part 2. PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS·Ch. 16.5. CHAPTER 16.5. California Walnut Commission·Art. 7. ARTICLE 7. Actions and Penalties

(a)The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties and for the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any other rule or regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunction relief.

(b)A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to

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(a)
The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties and for the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any other rule or regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunction relief.
(b)
A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified in Section 485.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law specified in Sections 526 and 527 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not required.
(c)
Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business regarding walnuts until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 868, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1993.

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