Section 12997.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12997.
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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.

References

referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12996.
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12998.
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12999.4.
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12999.5.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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