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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 105Pt. 3Ch. 1§ 120590 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

§ 120590 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

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§ 120590 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

Key Takeaways

  • •The district attorney (DA) in each county has to handle cases where someone breaks the rules in this part of the law.
  • •If someone does something wrong covered by this law, the DA in that area is the one who takes them to court.
  • •This rule has been around since 1996.

Example

Someone dumps toxic waste in a river in a county.

The DA in that county has to take the person to court for breaking the law.

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

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§ 120590 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

It is the duty of the district attorney of the county where a violation of this chapter may occur to prosecute the person accused of the violation. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

district attorneyviolationprosecute

Related Statutes

  • § 112840 District Attorney Prosecution Duty
  • § 118470 Laundry And Rag Business Permits
  • § 121365 Tuberculosis Case Investigation Authority
  • § 1215 License Renewal Requirements
  • § 1219.1 Provisional Clinic Licensing Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 120590.
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