{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"19446","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 19446","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301. - 19700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS [18201. - 19503.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Horsemeat and Pet Food [19200. - 19447.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 13. Penalties [19440. - 19447.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-5/article-13"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1036, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter, but in lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of Article 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fac/19300\">19300</a>) or Article 6.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fac/19310\">19310</a>) as a misdemeanor, the director may seek recovery of a civil penalty pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/19445\">19445</a> or levy civil penalties pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/19447\">19447</a>.</p>","text":"In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter, but in lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of Article 6 (commencing with Section 19300) or Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 19310) as a misdemeanor, the director may seek recovery of a civil penalty pursuant to Section 19445 or levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 19447.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/penalties-19446","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}