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2025 California Code
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 7 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS
CHAPTER 2 - Pesticides
ARTICLE 12 - Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Section 12997.
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CA Food & Agri Code § 12997 (2025)
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12997. In lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of this division as a misdemeanor, and the penalty prescribed in Section 12996, the director may prosecute civilly pursuant to Sections 12998 and 12999, or may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 12999.4 or the commissioner may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 12999.5.
(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 843, Sec. 2.)
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