California · Penal Code
PEN § 11350: Possession of controlled substance
What this law says, in plain English
Possession of specified controlled substances (including heroin, cocaine, certain opioids) without a valid prescription. Under Prop 47, simple possession is generally a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail.
Subsections
PEN § 11350(a)
Possession of specified controlled substances (including heroin, cocaine, certain opioids) without a valid prescription. Under Prop 47, simple possession is generally a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail.
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