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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 1§ 11012 Controlled Substance Distribution Definition

§ 11012 Controlled Substance Distribution Definition

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§ 11012 Controlled Substance Distribution Definition

This law explains what 'distribute' means when talking about drugs. It says giving drugs to someone else, but not if you're giving it to them as medicine.

Key Takeaways

  • •Distributing drugs means giving them to someone else.
  • •It's not distributing if you're giving medicine to a patient.
  • •Giving drugs to friends can get you in trouble.

Example

If you give your friend some pills that are not prescribed to them.

This is considered distributing drugs, and it's against the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 11012 Controlled Substance Distribution Definition

“Distribute” means to deliver other than by administering or dispensing a controlled substance. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Distributecontrolled substanceadministeringdispensing

Related Statutes

  • § 11002 Definition Of Administer
  • § 110030 Food And Drug Sales
  • § 11008 Controlled Substance Broker Definition
  • § 11009 Controlled Substance Delivery Definition
  • § 11010 Controlled Substance Dispensing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11012.
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