California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §2587: (a) Notwithstanding Section 12511 of the Government Code, the department may retain or appoint legal counsel to prepare and prosecute civil actions under this chapter.

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What this law says, in plain English

A department may hire lawyers to bring civil legal actions under this chapter. Civil penalty recovery actions must be filed within three years of discovering the offense.

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(a) Notwithstanding Section 12511 of the Government Code, the department may retain or appoint legal counsel to prepare and prosecute civil actions under this chapter. (b) Any action to recover administrative penalties imposed under this chapter shall be commenced within three years after discovery of the commission of the offense.

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