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DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE 23500-23675›CHAPTER 4. Procedures 23610-23675›ARTICLE 3. Defenses 23630-23630

§ 23630

California Vehicle Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The fact that any person charged with driving under the influence of any drug or the combined influence of alcoholic beverages and any drug in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 is, or has been entitled to use, the drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any violation of the sections.

(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1999. Section operative July 1, 1999, pursuant to Section 23675.)

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