(a)
An issuing agency may elect to contract with the state, the county, a local authority, or a district organized pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 27000) of Division 16 of the Streets and Highways Code, or with a private vendor, for the processing of notices of toll evasion violations and notices of delinquent toll evasion violations, prior to filing with the court pursuant to Section 40256.
(b)
As used in this article, “toll evasion penalty” includes, but is not limited to, any late payment penalty, administrative fee, fine, assessment, and costs of collection as provided by law.