California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §19446: In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter, but in lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of Article 6 (commencing with Section 19300) or Article 6.

Civil

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A director may pursue civil penalties as an alternative to criminal prosecution for violations of specified articles, rather than seeking misdemeanor charges.

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In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter, but in lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of Article 6 (commencing with Section 19300) or Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 19310) as a misdemeanor, the director may seek recovery of a civil penalty pursuant to Section 19445 or levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 19447.

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