California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §109575: Any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute, an imitation controlled substance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be subject to imprison

Misdemeanor

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Knowingly manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.

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Any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute, an imitation controlled substance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, if convicted, be subject to imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both the imprisonment and fine.

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