California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §131130: (a) Any person who willfully sells, keeps for sale, or offers for sale any food, drug, device, or cosmetic knowing, after a written notice from either (1) a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or i
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Willfully selling food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics after written notice they are unsafe constitutes a crime punishable by fines and up to one year county jail; repeat violations carry higher penalties including possible state prison.
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