{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"109575","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 109575","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 4. DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS [109250. - 109590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Imitation Controlled Substances [109525. - 109590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Offenses and Penalties [109575. - 109590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>Any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute, an imitation controlled substance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be subject to imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both the imprisonment and fine.</p>","text":"Any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute, an imitation controlled substance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be subject to imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both the imprisonment and fine.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/offenses-and-penalties-109575","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}