In addition to any other penalty imposed, the commission may require any person who fails to pay assessments or related charges pursuant to this article to furnish and maintain a surety bond in a form and amount and for a period of time specified by the commission as assurance that all payments to the commission shall be made when due. However, a bond shall not be required until the commission has made a reasonable attempt to obtain compliance from the handler.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 130, Sec. 78. Effective July 18, 1995.)