A winery located in Lompoc has filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County in federal court. The lawsuit claims that local officials have mandated businesses to participate in a funding program that requires them to contribute to marketing and advocacy efforts without their consent.
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Lompoc Winery Sues Santa Barbara County Over Mandatory Funding Program
A Lompoc winery has initiated legal action against Santa Barbara County, alleging that the county's officials have compelled businesses to join a funding program for marketing and advocacy. The winery argues that it did not agree to participate in this program.
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SoCal winery files furious lawsuit against Santa Barbara accusing it of trying to milk it dry
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Lompoc Winery Sues Santa Barbara County Over Mandatory Funding Program