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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 12§ 2238 Drug Violation Unprofessional Conduct

§ 2238 Drug Violation Unprofessional Conduct

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§ 2238 Drug Violation Unprofessional Conduct

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking any drug law (federal or state) is considered unprofessional behavior.
  • •This applies to doctors, nurses, or anyone with a professional license.
  • •Even small drug mistakes can cause big trouble for your job.

Example

A nurse takes some pain pills from work for her own back pain.

This is breaking the law, and she could lose her nursing license because of it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2238 Drug Violation Unprofessional Conduct

A violation of any federal statute or federal regulation or any of the statutes or regulations of this state regulating dangerous drugs or controlled substances constitutes unprofessional conduct. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1635, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

dangerous drugscontrolled substancesunprofessional conduct

Related Statutes

  • § 2239 Physician Substance Abuse Misconduct
  • § 2242 Prescribing Without Examination
  • § 2519 Midwife License Discipline Rules
  • § 2220 Physician Discipline Enforcement
  • § 2222 Podiatric Medicine Discipline Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2238.
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