Section 19446 Of Article 13. Penalties From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 9. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 13.

. In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter, but in lieu of seeking prosecution of any violation of Article 6 (commencing with Section 19300) or Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 19310) as a misdemeanor, the director may seek recovery of a civil penalty pursuant to Section 19445 or levy civil penalties pursuant to Section 19447.