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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 11§ 4169 Dangerous Drugs Wholesale Prohibited

§ 4169 Dangerous Drugs Wholesale Prohibited

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§ 4169 Dangerous Drugs Wholesale Prohibited

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't buy or sell strong medicines or medical tools with someone who doesn't have a special license.
  • •You can't buy or sell medicines that are fake, expired, or not labeled correctly.
  • •You must keep records of buying or selling these medicines for at least 3 years.
  • •If you break these rules, you might have to pay a fine.

Example

If you own a store and buy painkillers from someone without a license, you're breaking the law.

You can only buy or sell strong medicines with people who have a special license. If you don't, you can get in trouble and have to pay a fine.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4169 Dangerous Drugs Wholesale Prohibited

(a) A person or entity shall not do any of the following: (1) Purchase, trade, sell, warehouse, distribute, or transfer dangerous drugs or dangerous devices at wholesale with a person or entity that is not licensed with the board as a wholesaler, third-party logistics provider, or pharmacy. (2) Purchase, trade, sell, or transfer dangerous drugs that the person knew or reasonably should have known were adulterated, as set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 111250) of Chapter 6 of Part 5 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (3) Purchase, trade, sell, or transfer dangerous drugs that the person knew or reasonably should have known were misbranded, as defined in Section 111335 of the Health and Safety Code. (4) Purchase, trade, sell, or transfer dangerous drugs or dangerous devices after the beyond use date on the label. (5) Fail to maintain records of the acquisition or disposition of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices for at least three years. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of this section may subject the person or entity that has committed the violation to a fine not to exceed the amount specified in Section 125.9 for each occurrence, pursuant to a citation issued by the board. (c) Amounts due from any person under this section shall be offset as provided under Section 12419.5 of the Government Code. Amounts received by the board under this section shall be deposited into the Pharmacy Board Contingent Fund. (d) This section shall not apply to a pharmaceutical manufacturer licensed by the Food and Drug Administration or by the State Department of Public Health. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 507, Sec. 27. (AB 2605) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

acquisitionmedicaldangerhealthpharmacylicensefinesafety

Related Statutes

  • § 4119.7 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Orders
  • § 4040 Prescription Order Requirements
  • § 4119.11 Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Rules
  • § 4119.6 Intern Pharmacist Emergency Supplies
  • § 4146 Pharmacy Sharps Container Returns

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4169.
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