{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11303","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11303","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 5. Controlled Substance Checking Services [11300. - 11306.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-5/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 701, Sec. 2.   (AB 2136)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A program, employee, contractor, volunteer, owner, or other person acting in the good faith provision of controlled substance checking services and acting in accordance with established protocols shall not be subject to any of the following:</p><p>(1) Detention, arrest, or prosecution for a violation of this division, including for attempting to, aiding and abetting in, or conspiracy to commit a violation of this division.</p><p>(2) Forfeiture of property.</p><p>(3) Any civil or administrative penalty or liability of any kind, including disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, credentialing restrictions, contractual or civil liability, or employment action.</p><p>(4) Denial of a right or privilege for actions, conduct, or omissions relating to the operation of a controlled substance checking service in compliance with this article and any rules adopted pursuant to this article.</p><p>(b) The exemption provided in this section shall not apply to a party acting as a controlled substance checking service in a negligent manner or in bad faith.</p>","text":"(a) A program, employee, contractor, volunteer, owner, or other person acting in the good faith provision of controlled substance checking services and acting in accordance with established protocols shall not be subject to any of the following: (1) Detention, arrest, or prosecution for a violation of this division, including for attempting to, aiding and abetting in, or conspiracy to commit a violation of this division. (2) Forfeiture of property. (3) Any civil or administrative penalty or liability of any kind, including disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, credentialing restrictions, contractual or civil liability, or employment action. (4) Denial of a right or privilege for actions, conduct, or omissions relating to the operation of a controlled substance checking service in compliance with this article and any rules adopted pursuant to this article. (b) The exemption provided in this section shall not apply to a party acting as a controlled substance checking service in a negligent manner or in bad faith.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/controlled-substance-checking-services-11303","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}