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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 8Art. 2§ 111840 Enforcement Of Violations

§ 111840 Enforcement Of Violations

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 111840 Enforcement Of Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone breaks the rules in this part of the law, the Attorney General or a local lawyer must take action.
  • •They have to start a case in court to deal with the problem.
  • •This rule has been around since 1996.

Example

A store sells bad food that makes people sick.

The Attorney General or a local lawyer finds out and must start a court case against the store to stop them from selling bad food.

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

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§ 111840 Enforcement Of Violations

The Attorney General, any district attorney, or any city attorney to whom the department reports any violation of this part shall begin appropriate proceedings in the proper court. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generaldistrict attorneycity attorneyappropriate proceedingsproper court

Related Statutes

  • § 115210 Local Health Code Enforcement
  • § 111900 Enforcing Health Law Violations
  • § 111915 Civil Penalties For Violations
  • § 11488.1 Seized Property Evidence Proceedings
  • § 110255 Guarantee Requirement Before Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111840.
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