California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §6582.5: Notwithstanding Section 6582, if any violation occurs, in its discretion, the bureau may refer the case to the Attorney General or to the local district attorney for criminal prosecution.

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This statute grants a bureau discretionary authority to refer violations to the Attorney General or district attorney for criminal prosecution, without restricting other bureau actions.

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Notwithstanding Section 6582, if any violation occurs, in its discretion, the bureau may refer the case to the Attorney General or to the local district attorney for criminal prosecution. The referral of a case for criminal prosecution shall not preclude the bureau from taking any other action provided for in this chapter.

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