{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4172","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4172","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Pharmacy [4000. - 4427.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 12. Prescriber Dispensing [4170. - 4175.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-12"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 890, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>A prescriber who dispenses drugs pursuant to Section <a href=\"/bpc/4170\">4170</a> shall store all drugs to be dispensed in an area that is secure. The Medical Board of California shall, by regulation, define the term “secure” for purposes of this section.</p>","text":"A prescriber who dispenses drugs pursuant to Section 4170 shall store all drugs to be dispensed in an area that is secure. The Medical Board of California shall, by regulation, define the term “secure” for purposes of this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/prescriber-dispensing-4172","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}