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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 2§ 109580 Adult Selling Fake Drugs To Minors

§ 109580 Adult Selling Fake Drugs To Minors

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§ 109580 Adult Selling Fake Drugs To Minors

This law says adults can't give fake drugs to kids. If they do, they can go to jail for up to a year or pay a fine.

Key Takeaways

  • •Adults can't give fake drugs to anyone under 18.
  • •First-time offenders can get up to a year in jail or a $2,000 fine.
  • •If they do it again, the fine jumps to at least $6,000 plus possible jail time.

Example

An adult sells fake cocaine to a 16-year-old.

The adult can be arrested and might have to pay $2,000 or go to jail for a year.

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

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§ 109580 Adult Selling Fake Drugs To Minors

Any person 18 years of age or over who violates Section 109575 by knowingly distributing an imitation controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year in a county jail or a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine. Upon a second or subsequent conviction of this offense, the person shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than one year in a county jail and a fine of not less than six thousand dollars ($6,000). (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 854, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

imitation controlled substancemisdemeanorknowingly distributing

Related Statutes

  • § 109575 Imitation Drug Distribution Ban
  • § 108570 Detained Toy Removal Ban
  • § 108585 Prohibited Torture Toy Sales
  • § 109585 Imitation Substance Professional Use
  • § 115885 Beach Inspection Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109580.
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