Section 11303 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Immunity for service providers acting in good faith(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.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 11303
Added by Stats 2024 ch 701 (AB 2136),s 2, eff. 1/1/2025.