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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 2Art. 2§ 29446 Officer Duty To Prosecute

§ 29446 Officer Duty To Prosecute

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§ 29446 Officer Duty To Prosecute

Key Takeaways

  • •If a cop thinks you broke a traffic rule, they can take you to court.
  • •The cop doesn't need to be 100% sure—just have a good reason to think you did it.
  • •This is about traffic laws, like speeding or running a red light.

Example

You were driving 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

A cop sees you speeding and pulls you over. Even if they didn’t catch you on radar, they can still take you to court if they have a good reason to think you were speeding.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 29446 Officer Duty To Prosecute

An enforcing officer shall cause the prosecution of any person whom he knows or has reason to believe is guilty of violating any provision of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcing officerprosecutionviolating any provision

Related Statutes

  • § 42822 Enforcement Officer Prosecution Duty
  • § 29445 Honey Inspection Authority
  • § 29449 Honey Shipment Violation Refusal
  • § 29703 Evidence Admissibility Across Counties
  • § 32732 Milk Sample Prosecution Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29446.
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