California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §11895: An action brought pursuant to this article shall be commenced by the director, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney, as the case may be, within two ye

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This statute establishes a two-year time limit for commencing civil actions by specified government officials including the director, Attorney General, district attorney, city prosecutor, or city attorney.

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An action brought pursuant to this article shall be commenced by the director, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney, as the case may be, within two years of the occurrence of the violation. However, when an investigation is completed and submitted to the director, the action shall be commenced within one year of that submission.

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