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DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 106500-119406›PART 4. DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS 109250-109590›CHAPTER 5. Imitation Controlled Substances 109525-109590›ARTICLE 2. Offenses and Penalties 109575-109590

§ 109580

California Health and Safety Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Any person 18 years of age or over who violates Section 109575 by knowingly distributing an imitation controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year in a county jail or a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine. Upon a second or subsequent conviction of this offense, the person shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than one year in a county jail and a fine of not less than six thousand dollars ($6,000).

(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 854, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2002.)

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