California legal term
Controlled substance checking in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Controlled substance checking” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Controlled substance checking” mean in California criminal law?
“Controlled substance checking” means the process of identifying, analyzing, or testing a substance, controlled or otherwise, or residue on drug paraphernalia or controlled substance packaging, to determine its chemical composition to assist in determining whether the substance contains contaminants, toxic substances, hazardous compounds, or other adulterants within a substance. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11300)
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