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A physician treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction may not prescribe for or furnish to the person with substance use disorder more than any one of the following amounts of controlled substances during each of the first 15 days of that treatment | California Health and Safety Code | California Law

This California statute covers a physician treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction may not prescribe for or furnish to the person with substance use disorder more than any one of the following amounts of controlled substances during each of the first 15 days of that treatment under California Health and Safety Code. It describes conduct the law restricts and should be read closely for exceptions, defenses, or penalties. Read the full text and FAQ below to confirm who it applies to, what it requires, and any exceptions.

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A physician treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction may not prescribe for or furnish to the person with substance use disorder more than any one of the following amounts of controlled substances during each of the first 15 days of that treatment

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This California statute covers a physician treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction may not prescribe for or furnish to the person with substance use disorder more than any one of the following amounts of controlled substances during each of the first 15 days of that treatment under California Health and Safety Code. It describes conduct the law restricts and should be read closely for exceptions, defenses, or penalties. Read the full text and FAQ below to confirm who it applies to, what it requires, and any exceptions.
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What does California Code § 11218 cover?

This California statute covers a physician treating a person with substance use disorder for addiction may not prescribe for or furnish to the person with substance use disorder more than any one of the following amounts of controlled substances during each of the first 15 days of that treatment under California Health and Safety Code.

Who needs to pay attention to California Code § 11218?

Anyone dealing with the rights, duties, procedures, or compliance questions raised by this section should read it in context with California Health and Safety Code.

Does California Code § 11218 create penalties or procedural rules?

This section appears to be repealed or historical. Check the code history and current session laws before relying on it.

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