Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4146 · Article 9. Hypodermic Needles and Syringes
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4146
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A pharmacy may accept the return of needles and syringes from the public if contained in a sharps container, as defined in Section 117750 of the Health and Safety Code.
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History
Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 40. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.
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