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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 12§ 12999 Civil Penalties For Violations

§ 12999 Civil Penalties For Violations

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§ 12999 Civil Penalties For Violations

This law lets the Attorney General punish people who break rules about pest control or other related laws. They can be fined if they don't follow the rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General can punish people who break pest control rules.
  • •They can also act on their own if they think someone broke the rules.
  • •Fines can be given out in court for breaking these rules.

Example

A pest control company sprays chemicals in a way that's not allowed by the rules.

The Attorney General can take them to court and make them pay a fine for breaking the rules.

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

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§ 12999 Civil Penalties For Violations

Upon a complaint by the director, or by the Structural Pest Control Board in the case of violations of Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 15300) or regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter relating to structural pest control devices, the Attorney General may bring an action for civil penalties in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this division, or any regulation issued pursuant to it. The Attorney General may bring an action for civil penalties on his or her own initiative if, after examining the complaint and the evidence, he or she believes a violation has occurred. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 651, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generalcivil penaltiesStructural Pest Control Boardviolations

Related Statutes

  • § 12997 Civil Penalty Enforcement Options
  • § 16442 Attorney General Civil Penalties
  • § 20252 Attorney General Civil Penalties
  • § 12996 Pesticide Violation Penalties
  • § 12996.5 Pesticide Exposure Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12999.
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