Section 111880 Of Article 3. Seizure And Embargo From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 3.

. If a food, drug, device, or cosmetic is alleged to be adulterated, misbranded, falsely advertised, or the sale of which is otherwise in violation of this part, the department shall commence proceedings in the superior court in whose jurisdiction the food, drug, device, or cosmetic is located, for condemnation of the article.