Health and Safety Code section 11002

“Administer” means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient for his immediate needs or to the body of a research subject by any of the following:

(a)

A practitioner or, in his presence, by his authorized agent.

(b)

The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner.

Source: Section 11002, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=11002. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 11002’s source at ca.gov

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Original Source: Section 11002, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=11002. (last accessed May 12, 2025).