{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11704","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11704","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10.2. DRUG DEALER LIABILITY ACT [11700. - 11717.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10.2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 867, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person who knowingly participates in the marketing of illegal controlled substances within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this division. A person may recover damages under this division for injury resulting from an individual’s use of an illegal controlled substance. </p><p>(b) A law enforcement officer or agency, the state, or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the state is not liable for participating in the marketing of illegal controlled substances, if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation. </p>","text":"(a) A person who knowingly participates in the marketing of illegal controlled substances within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this division. A person may recover damages under this division for injury resulting from an individual’s use of an illegal controlled substance. (b) A law enforcement officer or agency, the state, or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the state is not liable for participating in the marketing of illegal controlled substances, if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/drug-dealer-liability-act-11704","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}