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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 1§ 11554 Substance Addiction Testing Policy

§ 11554 Substance Addiction Testing Policy

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§ 11554 Substance Addiction Testing Policy

Key Takeaways

  • •The state wants to help people who are addicted to drugs get better.
  • •Cities and counties should use tests to check if someone is addicted to drugs.
  • •The state supports research to find better ways to detect drug addiction and treat it.

Example

If someone is arrested for a drug-related crime, the police might test them to see if they are addicted to drugs.

The law says that cities and counties should use tests to check for drug addiction. This helps them know if the person needs treatment instead of just punishment.

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

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§ 11554 Substance Addiction Testing Policy

The rehabilitation of persons addicted to controlled substances and the prevention of continued addiction to controlled substances is a matter of statewide concern. It is the policy of the state to encourage each county and city and county to make use, whenever applicable, of testing procedures to determine addiction to controlled substances or the absence thereof, and to foster research in means of detecting the existence of addiction to controlled substances and in medical methods and procedures for that purpose. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

rehabilitationcontrolled substancesaddictiontesting proceduresstatewide concern

Related Statutes

  • § 11550 Controlled Substance Use Prohibition
  • § 11551 Probation Drug Testing Requirement
  • § 11555 Attorney General Testing Assistance
  • § 11839.8 License Denial Criteria
  • § 113025 Processed Pet Food Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11554.
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