Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4119.9 · Article 7. Pharmacies
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4119.9
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other law, a pharmacy, wholesaler, or manufacturer may furnish naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists to a law enforcement agency if both of the following are met:
(a) The naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonist is furnished exclusively for use by employees of the law enforcement agency who have completed training, provided by the law enforcement agency, in administering naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists.
(b) Records regarding the acquisition and disposition of naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists furnished pursuant to this section shall be maintained by the law enforcement agency for a period of three years from the date the records were created. The law enforcement agency shall be responsible for monitoring the supply of naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists and ensuring the destruction of expired naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 259, Sec. 1. (AB 2256) Effective January 1, 2019.
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