Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS [12500 - 15340]
( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) CHAPTER 2. Pesticides [12751 - 13192]
( Heading of Chapter 2 amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 26. ) ARTICLE 12. Penalties and Injunctive Relief [12996 - 13001]
( Heading of Article 12 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 624, Sec. 9. ) 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.)