Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. (AB 2136) Effective January 1, 2025.
(a)A program, employee, contractor, volunteer, owner, or other person acting in the good faith provision of controlled substance checking services and acting in accordance with established protocols shall not be subject to any of the following:
(1)Detention, arrest, or prosecution for a violation of this division, including for attempting to, aiding and abetting in, or conspiracy to commit a violation of this division.
(2)Forfeiture of property.
(3)Any civil or administrative penalty or liability of any kind, including disciplinary action by a
professional licensing board, credentialing restrictions, contractual or civil liability, or employment action.
(4)Denial of a right or privilege for actions, conduct, or omissions relating to the operation of a controlled substance checking service in compliance with this article and any rules adopted pursuant to this article.
(b)The exemption provided in this section shall not apply to a party acting as a controlled substance checking service in a negligent manner or in bad faith.
Cite this section