Food and Agricultural Code section 12997

In lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of this division as a misdemeanor, and the penalty prescribed in Section 12996, the director may prosecute civilly pursuant to Sections 12998 and 12999, or may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 12999.4 or the commissioner may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 12999.5.

Source: Section 12997, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=12997. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 12997’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/food_and_agricultural_code_section_12997

Original Source: Section 12997, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=12997. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).