Section 112250 Of Article 5. Proceedings From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.
112250
. (a) The Attorney General, any district attorney, or any
city attorney to whom the department reports any violation of this
chapter shall begin appropriate proceedings in the proper court.
(b) Before any alleged violation of this chapter is reported to
the Attorney General, a district attorney, or a city attorney for the
institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom this
proceeding is contemplated may be given appropriate notice and an
opportunity to show cause why he or she should not be prosecuted and
to present additional facts that may mitigate the action. The showing
may be presented either orally or in writing, in person, or by
attorney.