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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 6Art. 4§ 111520 Experimental Drug Restrictions

§ 111520 Experimental Drug Restrictions

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§ 111520 Experimental Drug Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't give someone a drug that's still being tested if it breaks the rules.
  • •You can't write a prescription for a test drug if it's against the law.
  • •This is about drugs that aren't fully approved yet.

Example

A doctor gives a patient a new pill that isn't approved yet to see if it helps with their sickness.

If the doctor does this without following the rules for testing new drugs, they can get in trouble.

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

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§ 111520 Experimental Drug Restrictions

No person shall prescribe or knowingly administer an experimental drug to another person in violation of this article. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

experimental drugprescribeadminister

Related Statutes

  • § 111515 Experimental Drug Definition
  • § 111525 Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111530 Minor Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111535 Revoking Experimental Drug Consent
  • § 111540 Committee Approval Required

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111520.
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