§ 12976

All fines, forfeitures, taxes, assessments, and penalties provided for in this code shall be due and payable on the demand of the commissioner. If payment is not made within ten days after such demand, then the commissioner shall institute an action in the name of the people of the State of California for the purpose of recovering such moneys due. All such actions shall be subject to all the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure which may be applicable thereto.

(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)