California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 76054

(a) The director may require the commission to correct or cease any existing activity or function which is determined by the director not to be in the public interest or which is in violation of this chapter.

(b) If the commission refuses or fails to cease the activities or functions or to make any corrections required by the director, the director may, upon written notice, suspend all or a portion of the activities or functions of the commission until the commission complies with the director.

(c) Actions of the commission in violation of the written notice are without legal force or effect. The director, to the extent feasible, shall issue the written notice prior to the commission entering into any contractual relationship affecting the existing or proposed activities or functions which are the subject of the written notice.

(d) Upon service of the written notice, the director shall notify the commission in writing of the specific acts which he or she determines are not in the public interest or are in violation of this chapter, and the reasons for requiring a cessation or correction of specific existing or proposed activities or functions. The director may make recommendations that will make the activities or functions acceptable.