§ 150205

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

(a) The following persons and entities shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for injury caused when any entity or person donates, accepts, or dispenses prescription drugs in compliance with this division:

(1) A prescription drug manufacturer, wholesaler, governmental entity, or participating entity.

(2) A pharmacist or physician who accepts or dispenses prescription drugs.

(3) A licensed facility, as described in Section 150202, or a pharmacy, as described in Section 150202.5.

(b) A surplus medication collection and distribution intermediary, as described in Section 150208, shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for injury caused when facilitating the donation of medications to or transfer of medications in compliance with this division.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 886, Sec. 5. (SB 1346) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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