California § 4060 - A person shall not possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a p
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4060 — A person shall not possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a p, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4060. A person shall not possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a p
A person shall not possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a person upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, veterinarian, nurse practitioner practicing pursuant to Section 2837.103 or 2837.104, or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 3640.7, or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 2746.51, a nurse practitioner practicing pursuant to Section 2836.1, a physician assistant pursuant to Section 3502.1, a naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 3640.5, or a pharmacist pursuant to Section 4052.1, 4052.2, or 4052.6. This section does not apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer, wholesaler, third-party logistics provider, pharmacy, pharmacist, physician, podiatrist, dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, naturopathic doctor, certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, if in stock in containers correctly labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer. This section does not authorize a certified nurse-midwife, a nurse practitioner practicing pursuant to Section 2836.1, a physician assistant, or a naturopathic doctor, to order their own stock of dangerous drugs and devices.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4060
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4060 cover?
Section 4060 ("A person shall not possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a p") 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 § 4060?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4060 apply to my situation?
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