California Code, Government Code - GOV § 13995.68

(a) The director shall establish a list of businesses to be assessed and the amount of assessment owed by each. The director shall collect the assessment from all assessed businesses, and in collecting the assessment the director may exercise the police powers and bring enforcement actions.

(b) Funds collected by the director shall be deposited into the account of the commission. This account shall not be an account of the state government.

(c) Any costs relating to the collection of assessments incurred by the state shall be reimbursed by the commission.