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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 1§ 11003 Agent Definition Exclusions

§ 11003 Agent Definition Exclusions

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§ 11003 Agent Definition Exclusions

This law explains who an 'agent' is in the context of manufacturers, distributors, or dispensers. It says an agent is someone who is allowed to act for them, but it does not include delivery companies, storage workers, or their employees.

Key Takeaways

  • •An agent is someone who is authorized to act for a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser.
  • •Delivery companies (like FedEx or UPS) and their workers are not considered agents.
  • •Storage workers and their employees are also not considered agents.

Example

A pharmaceutical company hires someone to promote their medicine to doctors.

This person is an agent because they are acting on behalf of the company. But if the company uses FedEx to deliver the medicine, FedEx workers are not considered agents under this law.

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

Official Source
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§ 11003 Agent Definition Exclusions

“Agent” means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. It does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the carrier or warehouseman. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Agentmanufacturerdistributordispensercommon or contract carrierpublic warehouseman

Related Statutes

  • § 109905 Counterfeit Food And Drugs
  • § 104551 Cigar Manufacturer Definition
  • § 12530 Fireworks Salesman Definition
  • § 18003 Manufactured Home Distributors
  • § 18006.3 Manufactured Home Manufacturer Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11003.
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