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.
Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 11002’s source at ca​.gov