§ 109525 California Imitation Controlled Substances Act

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law makes it illegal to sell fake drugs that look like real ones, even if they aren't actually drugs.

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•You can't sell fake drugs that look like real ones.
•It doesn't matter if the fake drug isn't harmful—it's still illegal.
•The law is called the 'California Imitation Controlled Substances Act.'

Example

Someone sells candy that looks exactly like prescription pills.

Even if the candy isn't a real drug, selling it like this is against the law because it can trick people.

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§ 109525 California Imitation Controlled Substances Act

This chapter shall be known as the “California Imitation Controlled Substances Act.” (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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California Imitation Controlled Substances Act Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109525.

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