§ 3768

(a) After the exhaustion of the review procedures provided for in Section 3767, and as adopted by regulation, the board may apply to the appropriate superior court for both of the following:

(1) A judgment in the amount of the civil penalty.

(2) An order compelling the cited person to comply with the order of abatement.

(b) The application described in subdivision (a) shall include a certified copy of the final order of the board.

(c) The application described in subdivision (a) shall constitute a sufficient showing to warrant the issuance of the judgment and order.

(d) The board may employ collection agencies or other methods in order to collect civil penalties.

(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 2003.)