§ 108580 Toy Violation Condemnation Proceedings

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says that if a toy is thought to be unsafe or break the rules, the health department can take it to court to decide if it should be banned or taken away.

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•If a toy is unsafe, the health department can take action.
•They go to court to decide if the toy should be banned or removed.
•This is to protect kids from dangerous toys.

Example

A store sells a toy that has small parts that can easily break off and be swallowed by kids.

The health department can go to court to stop the store from selling that toy because it’s dangerous.

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§ 108580 Toy Violation Condemnation Proceedings

When a toy is alleged to be in violation of this article, the department or the local health officer shall commence proceedings in the superior court in whose county the toy is located, for condemnation of the article. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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toy violation condemnation superior court

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108580.

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