Health and Safety Code - HSC
DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [11000 - 11651]
( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407. ) CHAPTER 10. Control of Users of Controlled Substances [11550 - 11594]
( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407. ) ARTICLE 1. Addicts [11550 - 11555]
( Article 1 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407. ) 11553.
The fact that a person is or has been, or is suspected of being, a user of cannabis is not alone sufficient grounds upon which to invoke Section 11551 or 11552.
This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of a judge to invoke Section 11551 or 11552 if the court has reason to believe a person is or has been a user of narcotics or drugs other than cannabis.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 159. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017.)