{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11604","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11604","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 11. Educational Programs [11600. - 11605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Attorney General, with the approval of the Research Advisory Panel, may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization.</p>","text":"The Attorney General, with the approval of the Research Advisory Panel, may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/educational-programs-11604","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}