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DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 11000-11651›CHAPTER 10. Control of Users of Controlled Substances 11550-11594›ARTICLE 1. Addicts 11550-11555

§ 11553

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

The fact that a person is or has been, or is suspected of being, a user of cannabis is not alone sufficient grounds upon which to invoke Section 11551 or 11552.

This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of a judge to invoke Section 11551 or 11552 if the court has reason to believe a person is or has been a user of narcotics or drugs other than cannabis.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 159. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017.)

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