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DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS 12500-15340›CHAPTER 2. Pesticides 12751-13192›ARTICLE 12. Penalties and Injunctive Relief 12996-13000.1

§ 12997

California Food and Agricultural Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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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