§ 11303. — 11303. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 701, Sec. 2.)

(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.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. (AB 2136) Effective January 1, 2025.