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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 2Art. 11§ 29702 Venue For Prosecution

§ 29702 Venue For Prosecution

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§ 29702 Venue For Prosecution

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break a law in this chapter, you can be taken to court in any county where the crime happened.
  • •It doesn’t matter if the crime happened in one county or more—you can be charged in any of them.
  • •This makes it easier for the police and courts to handle cases, even if the crime happened in multiple places.

Example

Someone steals a car in Los Angeles County and drives it to San Diego County.

The police can arrest them and take them to court in either Los Angeles or San Diego because the crime happened in both places.

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

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§ 29702 Venue For Prosecution

Any prosecution for the violation of any provision of this chapter may be made in any county where any part of the offense occurred. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

prosecutionviolationcountyoffense

Related Statutes

  • § 42824 Venue For Prosecution
  • § 29703 Evidence Admissibility Across Counties
  • § 40782 Tomato Processing Violations Enforcement
  • § 42825 Evidence Admissibility Across Counties
  • § 60013 Marketing Program Violation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29702.
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