California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §11715: On motion by a governmental agency involved in an investigation or prosecution involving an illegal controlled substance, an action brought under this division shall be stayed until the completion of

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A government agency may request to pause a civil lawsuit involving illegal controlled substances until a related criminal investigation or prosecution is completed.

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On motion by a governmental agency involved in an investigation or prosecution involving an illegal controlled substance, an action brought under this division shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a stay of the action.

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