California Laws & Regulations
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes.
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California Board of Pharmacy – Laws & Regulations (CBPC)
California Codes
California Code of Regulations
California Advertising/Marketing Information
- CBPC – Division 2.5.25 – Recommending Medical Cannabis [2525 – 2529.6]
- CBPC – Division 8.22.1 – Privacy Rights for California Minors in the Digital World [22580]
- CHSC – Division 104.5.4.3 – Advertising [110390 – 110420]
- CHSC – Division 104.5.6.3 – Misbranded Drugs or Devices [111365]
California Child Safety Information
California Compounding Information
California Coroner/Medical Examiner Information
- CHSC – Division 7 – Dead Bodies [7000 – 8030]
- CHSC – Division 10.5-1(2.5) – Fatal Drug Overdose Information [11758. – 11758.04.]
- Laws Governing OCME (2021)
- CDC – California Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws
California Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)
- AB 2136 – as amended, Jones-Sawyer. Controlled substances: analyzing and testing (pending 2024)
- AB 461 – Student safety: fentanyl test strips (Approved by Governor 10/8/2023)
- AB 1598 – Amends HSC 11014.5 – Drug Paraphernalia (Approved by Governor 8/29/2022)
- CEDC – Title 3.5.40-15.5 – Student Safety [67384]
- CHSC – Division 10.1 – General Provisions and Definitions – Drug Paraphernalia
- CHSC – Division 10.6.4 – Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions [11364 – 11376.6]
California Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)
- AB-1596 – (Approved by Governor 10/9/2019; Effective 2020) Hazardous substances: contaminated property: fentanyl cleanup.
- CHSC – Division 20 – Chapter 6.9.1 – Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Contaminated Property Cleanup Act [25400.10-25400.47]
California Drug Court Information
California Drug Free Workplace Information
- AB-2188 – Discrimination in employment: use of cannabis (Approved by Governor 9/18/2022)
- CGOV – Title 2.1(5.5) – Drug-Free Workplace [8350 – 8357]
California Drugged Driving Information
- CVEH – Division 2.1.3 – Records of the Department [1822]
- CVEH – Division 11.12 – Public Offenses [23100 – 23249.50]
- CVEH – Division 17.2.1 – Arrests [40300 -40313]
California Drug Violations Information
- CHSC – Division 10 – Uniform Controlled Substances Act [11000 – 11651]
- CHSC – Division 10.2 – Drug Dealer Liability Act [11700 – 11717]
- CHSC – Division 10.7 – Illegal Use of Drugs and Alcohol [11999 – 11999.3]
California Electronic Prescribing Information
- CBPC – Division 2.1(7.5) – Health Care Practitioners [688]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.4 – Requirements for Prescriptions [4070 – 4079]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.8 – Telepharmacy Systems and Remote Dispensing Site Pharmacies [4130 – 4135]
- CHSC – Division 10.4.1 – Requirements of Prescriptions [11150 – 11180]
California First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information
- CEDC – Title 2.4.27.9.1 General Powers (School Use Alternative) [49414.4]
- CHSC – Division 10.6.1 – Offenses Involving Controlled Substances Formerly Classified as Narcotics [11356.6]
- CPEN – Part 2 – Title 6 – Pleadings and Proceedings Before Trial [976 – 1054.10]
California 911 – Good Samaritan Information
- CCIV – Division 3.3 Obligations Imposed By Law [1714.29(c)]
- CHSC – Division 2.5(9) – Liability Limitation [1799.100 – 1799.115]
California Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana & CBD Information
- AB-2188 – Discrimination in employment: use of cannabis (Approved by Governor 9/18/2022)
- CA Dept of Cannabis Control – Laws & Regulations
- CBPC – Division 10 – Cannabis [26000 – 26325]
- CPEN – Part 2.6(2.5) – Criminal Procedure – Special Proceedings in Narcotics and Drug Abuse Cases [1000-1000.65]
- CHSC – Division 2(4.9) – Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law [1649 – 1649.6]
- CHSC – Division 104.5.4.3 – Advertising [110407]
- CHSC – Division 10.6.2 – Cannabis [11357-11362.9]
- CHSC – Division 10.6(2.5) – Medical Marijuana Program [11362.7 – 11362.85]
- CHSC – Division 10.6.5 – Offenses Involving Controlled Substances Formerly Classified as Restricted Dangerous Drugs [11377 – 11382.5]
- CRTC – Division 1-14.5 – Cannabis Tax [34010 – 34021.5]
- Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) – California Law Updates
California Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information
- CBPC – Division 2.9.3 – Scope of Practice and Exemptions [4052]
- CHSC – Division 10.5.2 – Treatment of Addicts for Addiction [11215 – 11223]
- CHSC – Division 10.5-2 – State Governments Role to Alleviate Problems Related to the Inappropriate Use of Alcoholic Beverages and Other Drug Use [11760 – 11872]
- CHSC – Alcohol and Drug Programs – General Provisions [11834.01 – 11834.50]
- CPEN – Part 3.1.4.5 – Substance Abuse Treatment [2694 – 2694.5]
- CPEN – Part 3.7.5.6 – Medication-Assisted Treatment Grant Program [6047 – 6047.4]
California Naloxone Information
- CBPC – Division 2.9.3 – Scope of Practice and Exemptions [4052.01]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.7 – Pharmacies – Naloxone to School [4119.8]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.7 – Pharmacies – Naloxone to Law Enforcement [4119.9]
- CCIV – Division 3.3 Obligations Imposed by Law [1714.22]
- CCIV – Division 3.3 Obligations Imposed by Law [1714.29]
- CEDC – Title 2.4.27.9.1 – General Powers (School Naloxone Use) [49414.3]
- CEDC – Title 3.5.40-15.5 – Student Safety [67384]
- CHSC – Division 1-6.2 – Naloxone Grant Program [1179.80]
- CHSC – Division 1-6.25 – Provision of Opioid Antagonists to Tribal Governments [1179.805]
- CHSC – Division 10.5-2.16 – Opioid Antagonist on Premises of Stadiums, Concert Venues, and Amusement Parks [11870 – 11872]
California Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information
- CEDC – Title 3.5.40-15.5 – Student Safety [67384]
- CHSC – Division 10.1 – General Provisions and Definitions – Drug Paraphernalia [11014.5]
- CHSC – Division 10.6.4 – Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions [11364 – 11364.7]
- CHSC – Division 105.4-1.5 – State HIV Prevention and Education Funds [120780 – 120780.5]
- CHSC – Division 105.4.18 – Clean Needle and Syringe Exchange Program [121349 – 121349.3]
California Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information
- CHSC – Division 10.5-1.2 – Alcohol and Drug Affected Mothers and Infants [11757.50 – 11757.61]
- CHSC – Division 10.5-1.2.1 – Women and Children’s Residential Treatment Services [11757.65]
- CBPC – Division 2.6-2.5 – Nurse- Midwives [2746 – 2746.8]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.9 – Hypodermic Needles and Syringes [4145.5(b)]
California Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information
- National Opioid Settlement – Distributor Settlement Agreement (Final 3.25.22)
- Opioid Settlement Tracker
- National Opioid Settlement – California
- State of California Department of Justice – National Opioids Settlements – Information for California Cities and Counties
California Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information
- NO IDENTIFIED STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION
California Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information
- CHSC – Division 10.7 – Department of Justice [11450 – 11455]
- CHSC – Division 10.5-1(2.5) Fatal Drug Overdose Information [11758 – 11758.04]
- CHSC – Division 102.1.6.1 – Duty of Registering Death [102792]
California Pain Management Information
- CBPC – Division 2.5.10 – Continuing Medical Education [2190 – 2196.9]
- CBPC – Division 2.5.12 – Enforcement [2220 -2319]
California Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information
- CHSC – Division 104.5.4.1 – General [110325]
- CHSC – Division 104.5.4.1 – General [110330]
- CHSC – Division 104.5.4.1 – General [111825]
California Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information
- CCIV – Division 3.3 Obligations Imposed by Law [1714.24]
- Board of Pharmacy Order of Adoption – CCR Article 9.1 Prescription Drug Take-Back Services [1776-1776.6]
- CHSC – Division 1-1.85 – End of Life Option Act [443.20]
- CPRC – Division 30.3.2 – Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship [42030 – 42036.4]
California Prescription Drug Importation Information
- NO IDENTIFIED STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION
California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Information
- ASAP 4.2B Changes for CURES Data Submission 2024
- CHSC – Division 10.4.1 – Requirements of Prescriptions [11150 – 11180]
California Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information
- CHSC – Division 10.3.1 – Reporting [11100 – 11111]
- CHSC – Division 10.6.6 – Precursors of Phencyclidine (PCP) and Methamphetamine [11383 – 11384]
- NACDS – Products containing ephedrine (EPH), pseudoephedrine (PSE), norpseudoephedrine (NPSE), or phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
California Prison/Jail Program(s) Information
- SB 519 – Corrections (Approved by the Governor 10/4/2023; Effective 7/1/2024) – make records relating to an investigation conducted by a local detention facility into a death incident, as defined, available to public inspection, as specified.
- CPEN – Part 3.7.5.6 – Medication-Assisted Treatment Grant Program [6047 – 6047.4]
- CPEN – Part 3.1.4.5 – Substance Abuse Treatment [2694 – 2694.5]
California Schools Information
- CEDC – Title 2.4.27.9.1 General Powers (School Use Alternative) [49414.4]
- CEDC – Title 3.5.40-15.5 – Student Safety [67384]
California Sober Living Homes/Recovery Residence Information
- CHSC – Division 10.5-2(7.4) Licensing and Certification Program Disclosures [11833.05]
- CWIC – Division 8-6.5 – Housing First and Coordinating Council [8255-8257.2]
California Substance Abuse Services Information
- CHSC – Division 10.5 – Alcohol and Drug Programs [11750 – 11975]
- CHSC – Division 10.8 – Substance Abuse Treatment Funding [11999.4 – 11999.13]
- CHSC – Division 10.9 – Substance Abuse Testing and Treatment Accountability Program [11999.20 – 11999.25]
- CWIC – Division 5.1.2.8 – Community Controlled Substances Treatment Services [5340 – 5344]
California Telemedicine/Telehealth Information
- Executive Order N-43-20 (2020)
- CBPC – Division 2.5.12 – Enforcement [2290.5]
- CBPC – Division 2.9.8 – Telepharmacy Systems and Remote Dispensing Site Pharmacies [4130 – 4135]
- CHSC – Division 2-2.2.5 – Standards – [1367 – 1374.197]
Last updated – 1/25/2024
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