(a) Any person who fails to pay, collect, or remit any fees due within the time specified in this chapter shall be liable for administrative costs incurred by the department in enforcing this chapter, including the costs of any audit performed pursuant to Section 64691.1. In addition, the person shall be liable civilly in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each head of cattle or calves which is sold. The person shall also be liable for all of the following:
(1) The total amount of fees due.
(2) The cost of the civil suit including attorney’s fees.
(3) Two percent interest per month on the unpaid balance of the fees owed.
(b) At the request of the director, the Attorney General shall file an action in an appropriate court to collect any unpaid fees, civil penalties, and interest, or in the alternative, the department may bring the action when appropriate.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 265, Sec. 11. Effective July 11, 1986.)
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