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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 108270 Hazardous Substance Guarantee Defense

§ 108270 Hazardous Substance Guarantee Defense

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§ 108270 Hazardous Substance Guarantee Defense

This law says you won't get in trouble for having a dangerous product if you got a signed note from the seller saying it's safe and legal.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a signed note from the seller to avoid trouble.
  • •The note must say the product is safe and legal.
  • •The seller must live in the U.S. and give their name and address.

Example

You buy cleaning spray from a store, and later someone says it's illegal because the label is wrong.

If the store gave you a signed paper saying the spray is safe and follows the rules, you won't get punished.

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

Official Source
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§ 108270 Hazardous Substance Guarantee Defense

No person shall be prosecuted under this chapter if, after receipt of a hazardous substance, he or she can establish a guarantee or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person residing in the United States from whom he or she received in good faith the hazardous substance, to the effect that the hazardous substance is not a misbranded hazardous substance or a banned hazardous substance within the meaning of these terms, as defined by this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

misbranded hazardous substancebanned hazardous substanceguarantee or undertaking

Related Statutes

  • § 108240 Hazardous Substance Sales Ban
  • § 108245 Hazardous Substance Prohibitions
  • § 108260 Hazardous Substance Label Protection
  • § 100825 Environmental Lab Accreditation
  • § 100827 Laboratory Water Test Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108270.
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