{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11553","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11553","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 10. Control of Users of Controlled Substances [11550. - 11594.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Addicts [11550. - 11555.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-10/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 159.   (SB 94)   Effective June 27, 2017.","effective":"2017-06-27","html":"<p>The fact that a person is or has been, or is suspected of being, a user of cannabis is not alone sufficient grounds upon which to invoke Section <a href=\"/hsc/11551\">11551</a> or <a href=\"/hsc/11552\">11552</a>.</p><p>This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of a judge to invoke Section <a href=\"/hsc/11551\">11551</a> or <a href=\"/hsc/11552\">11552</a> if the court has reason to believe a person is or has been a user of narcotics or drugs other than cannabis.</p>","text":"The fact that a person is or has been, or is suspected of being, a user of cannabis is not alone sufficient grounds upon which to invoke Section 11551 or 11552. This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of a judge to invoke Section 11551 or 11552 if the court has reason to believe a person is or has been a user of narcotics or drugs other than cannabis.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/addicts-11553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}