{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11215","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11215","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [11000. - 11651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Use of Controlled Substances [11210. - 11306.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Treatment of Addicts for Addiction [11215. - 11223.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended (as amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 21) by Stats. 2023, Ch. 276, Sec. 3.   (AB 1341)   Effective September 30, 2023.","effective":"2023-09-30","html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any narcotic controlled substance employed in treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction shall be administered by:</p><p>(1) A physician and surgeon.</p><p>(2) A registered nurse acting under the instruction of a physician and surgeon.</p><p>(3) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.7 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code acting under the patient-specific authority of their physician and surgeon.</p><p>(b) When acting under the direction of a physician and surgeon, the following persons may administer a narcotic controlled substance in the treatment of a person with substance use disorder for addiction to a controlled substance:</p><p>(1) A psychiatric technician licensed pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 4500) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.</p><p>(2) A vocational nurse licensed pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.</p><p>(3) A pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.</p><p>(c) Except as permitted in this section, no person shall order, permit, or direct any other person to administer a narcotic controlled substance to a person being treated for addiction to a controlled substance.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any narcotic controlled substance employed in treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction shall be administered by: (1) A physician and surgeon. (2) A registered nurse acting under the instruction of a physician and surgeon. (3) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.7 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code acting under the patient-specific authority of their physician and surgeon. (b) When acting under the direction of a physician and surgeon, the following persons may administer a narcotic controlled substance in the treatment of a person with substance use disorder for addiction to a controlled substance: (1) A psychiatric technician licensed pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 4500) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (2) A vocational nurse licensed pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (3) A pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (c) Except as permitted in this section, no person shall order, permit, or direct any other person to administer a narcotic controlled substance to a person being treated for addiction to a controlled substance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/treatment-of-addicts-for-addiction-11215","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}