{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"402a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 402a","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 10. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY [369a. - 402c.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-10"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 402¼ by Stats. 1905, Ch. 573.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who adulterates candy by using in its manufacture terra alba or other deleterious substances, or who sells or keeps for sale any candy or candies adulterated with terra alba, or any other deleterious substance, knowing the same to be adulterated, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who adulterates candy by using in its manufacture terra alba or other deleterious substances, or who sells or keeps for sale any candy or candies adulterated with terra alba, or any other deleterious substance, knowing the same to be adulterated, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-crimes-against-the-public-health-and-safety-402a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}