Section 1796.59 Of Article 11. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 13. >> Article 11.
1796.59
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,
the district attorney of every county, and city attorneys in cities
that have city attorneys who have jurisdiction to prosecute
misdemeanors pursuant to Section 72193 of the Government Code, may,
upon their own initiative or upon application by the department or
its authorized representative, institute and conduct the prosecution
of any action for violation within their county of this chapter or a
rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter.
(b) The civil, criminal, and administrative remedies available to
the department pursuant to this chapter are not exclusive, and may be
sought and employed in any combination as determined by the
department to enforce this chapter or a rule or regulation
promulgated under this chapter.