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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 4§ 11366 Drug Den Operation Penalty

§ 11366 Drug Den Operation Penalty

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§ 11366 Drug Den Operation Penalty

Key Takeaways

  • •It's illegal to have a place where you sell, give away, or use certain drugs.
  • •This includes drugs like some prescription medicines and other controlled substances.
  • •If you break this law, you can go to jail for up to a year or even longer.

Example

If you have a house where you sell prescription painkillers to people without a doctor's note.

This is against the law because you're selling controlled drugs in a place you own or run. You could go to jail for this.

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

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§ 11366 Drug Den Operation Penalty

Every person who opens or maintains any place for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, or using any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c), or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (13), (14), (15), or (20) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, or specified in subdivision (b), (c), paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d), or paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) which is a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year or the state prison. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 492, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

controlled substanceunlawfully sellinggiving awayusingnarcotic drugSchedule III, IV, or Vimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 11371 Controlled Substance Violation Penalties
  • § 11351 Sale Or Purchase Of Controlled Substances
  • § 11355 Offering Controlled Substance Sale
  • § 11353 Adults Involving Minors In Drugs
  • § 11368 Prescription Forgery Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11366.
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