The director, upon a finding that the use, handling, delivery, or sale of a pesticide in violation of any provision of this division, or any regulation issued pursuant to it, is taking place, or appears imminent, and that activity, if allowed to proceed, will present an immediate hazard or cause irreparable damage, may issue an order to the persons responsible for that activity to cease and desist from further commission of the violation.
Ca. Food and Agric. Code § 13101