{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"110423.2","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 110423.2","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 5. SHERMAN FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC LAWS [109875. - 111929.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Packaging, Labeling,and Advertising [110290. - 110423.101.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Dietary Supplements [110423. - 110423.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-5/chapter-4/article-4-dietary-supplements"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 859, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) It is a misdemeanor for any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person, to sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish any of the following to a person under 18 years of age:</p><p>(1) A dietary supplement containing an ephedrine group alkaloid.</p><p>(2) A dietary supplement containing any of the following:</p><p>(A) Androstanediol.</p><p>(B) Androstanedione.</p><p>(C) Androstenedione.</p><p>(D) Norandrostenediol.</p><p>(E) Norandrostenedione.</p><p>(F) Dehydroepiandrosterone.</p><p>(b) A seller shall request valid identification from any individual who attempts to purchase a dietary supplement set forth in subdivision (a) if that individual reasonably appears to the seller to be under 18 years of age.</p><p>(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a retail clerk who fails to request identification pursuant to subdivision (b) shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision (a), subject to any civil penalties, or subject to any disciplinary action or discharge by his or her employer. This subdivision shall not apply to a retail clerk who is a willful participant in an ongoing criminal conspiracy to violate this article.</p>","text":"(a) It is a misdemeanor for any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person, to sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish any of the following to a person under 18 years of age: (1) A dietary supplement containing an ephedrine group alkaloid. (2) A dietary supplement containing any of the following: (A) Androstanediol. (B) Androstanedione. (C) Androstenedione. (D) Norandrostenediol. (E) Norandrostenedione. (F) Dehydroepiandrosterone. (b) A seller shall request valid identification from any individual who attempts to purchase a dietary supplement set forth in subdivision (a) if that individual reasonably appears to the seller to be under 18 years of age. (c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), a retail clerk who fails to request identification pursuant to subdivision (b) shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision (a), subject to any civil penalties, or subject to any disciplinary action or discharge by his or her employer. This subdivision shall not apply to a retail clerk who is a willful participant in an ongoing criminal conspiracy to violate this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/dietary-supplements-110423-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}