{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"12997","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 12997","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS [12500. - 15340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Pesticides [12751. - 13192.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 12. Penalties and Injunctive Relief [12996. - 13001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-2/article-12"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 843, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of this division as a misdemeanor, and the penalty prescribed in Section <a href=\"/fac/12996\">12996</a>, the director may prosecute civilly pursuant to Sections <a href=\"/fac/12998\">12998</a> and <a href=\"/fac/12999\">12999</a>, or may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/12999.4\">12999.4</a> or the commissioner may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/12999.5\">12999.5</a>.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/penalties-and-injunctive-relief-12997","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}