California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §4327: Any person who, while on duty, sells, dispenses or compounds any drug while under the influence of any dangerous drug or alcoholic beverages shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

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A person who sells, dispenses, or compounds drugs while on duty and under the influence of drugs or alcohol commits a misdemeanor offense.

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Any person who, while on duty, sells, dispenses or compounds any drug while under the influence of any dangerous drug or alcoholic beverages shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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