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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 2§ 109585 Imitation Substance Professional Use

§ 109585 Imitation Substance Professional Use

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§ 109585 Imitation Substance Professional Use

This law says that people who are registered under the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act won't get in trouble for making, giving out, or having fake drugs if they're used by a doctor or researcher for their work or studies.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law protects doctors and researchers who use fake drugs for their work.
  • •You have to be registered under the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act to be protected by this law.
  • •This law only applies to fake drugs, not real ones.

Example

A scientist is making fake pills to study how they affect people.

The scientist won't get in trouble for having these fake pills because they're using them for research.

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

Official Source
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§ 109585 Imitation Substance Professional Use

No civil or criminal liability shall be imposed by virtue of this chapter on any person registered under the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act who manufactures, distributes, or possesses an imitation controlled substance for use by a practitioner, as defined in Section 11026, in the course of lawful professional practice or research. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

imitation controlled substancepractitionerlawful professional practice or research

Related Statutes

  • § 109575 Imitation Drug Distribution Ban
  • § 109580 Adult Selling Fake Drugs To Minors
  • § 102725 Court Ordered Birth Certificate Changes
  • § 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access
  • § 102735 Free Amended Birth Certificate

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109585.
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