§ 11892 Civil Penalty Option

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that if someone breaks a rule, the state can go after them with a civil lawsuit or a fine instead of charging them with a crime.

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•Violations can be handled as civil cases, not criminal ones.
•The director can bring a civil lawsuit under sections 11893 and 11894.
•The commissioner can impose civil fines under section 12999.5.

Example

A factory ignores a safety regulation and a worker gets hurt.

Instead of putting the factory owners in jail, the director can sue them for money under the civil rules, or the commissioner can fine the factory.

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§ 11892 Civil Penalty Option

In lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of this division as a misdemeanor, and the penalty prescribed in Section 11891, the director may prosecute civilly pursuant to Sections 11893 and 11894 or the commissioner may levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 12999.5. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 943, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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misdemeanor civil prosecution civil penalties

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11892.

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