Section 1793.31 Of Article 7. Offenses And Penalties From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 7.
1793.31
. (a) The district attorney of every county may, upon
application by the department or its authorized representative,
institute and conduct the prosecution of any action for violation of
this chapter within his or her county.
(b) This chapter shall not limit or qualify the powers of the
district attorney to institute and conduct the prosecution of any
action brought for the violation within his or her county of this
chapter or any other provision of law, including, but not limited to,
actions for fraud or misrepresentation.
(c) The department shall provide access to any records in its
control on request of a district attorney and shall cooperate in any
investigation by a district attorney.