California § 337h - Any person who, except for medicinal purposes, administers any poison, drug, medi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 337h — Any person who, except for medicinal purposes, administers any poison, drug, medi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 337h. Any person who, except for medicinal purposes, administers any poison, drug, medi
Any person who, except for medicinal purposes, administers any poison, drug, medicine, or other noxious substance, to any horse, stud, mule, ass, mare, horned cattle, neat cattle, gelding, colt, filly, dog, animals, or other livestock, entered or about to be entered in any race or upon any race course, or entered or about to be entered at or with any agricultural park, or association, race course, or corporation, or other exhibition for competition for prize, reward, purse, premium, stake, sweepstakes, or other reward, or who exposes any poison, drug, medicine, or noxious substance, with intent that it shall be taken, inhaled, swallowed, or otherwise received by any of these animals or other livestock, with intent to impede or affect its speed, endurance, sense, health, physical condition, or other character or quality, or who causes to be taken by or placed upon or in the body of any of these animals or other livestock, entered or about to be entered in any race or competition described in this section any sponge, wood, or foreign substance of any kind, with intent to impede or affect its speed, endurance, sense, health, or physical condition, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 337h
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 337h cover?
Section 337h ("Any person who, except for medicinal purposes, administers any poison, drug, medi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 337h?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 337h" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 337h apply to my situation?
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