Section 11999 Of Division 10.7. Illegal Use Of Drugs And Alcohol From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 10.7.
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. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The Legislature has established various drug- and
alcohol-related programs which provide for education, prevention,
intervention, treatment, or enforcement.
(b) The Legislature has classified certain substances as
controlled substances and has defined the lawful and unlawful use of
controlled substances which are commonly referred to as, but not
limited to, anabolic steroids, marijuana, and cocaine.
(c) The Legislature has classified certain substances as imitation
controlled substances which are commonly referred to as, but not
limited to, designer drugs.
(d) The Legislature has determined that the possession with the
intent to be under the influence, or being under the influence of
toluene, or any substance or material containing toluene, or any
substance with similar toxic qualities, is unlawful. Some substances
or materials containing toluene, or substances with similar toxic
qualities are commonly referred to, but not limited to, inhalants
such as cement, glue, and paint thinner.
(e) The Legislature has determined that the purchase, possession,
or use of alcohol by persons under 21 years of age is unlawful.
(f) Public and private agencies that provide information
pertaining to the drug- and alcohol-related programs provide mixed
messages and misinformation relating to the unlawful use of drugs and
alcohol. It is the intent of the Legislature that the messages and
information provided by the drug and alcohol programs promote no
unlawful use of any drugs or alcohol. Mixed messages mean
communications discussing how to use or when to use unlawful drugs or
alcohol.
(g) Any material, curricula, teachings, or promotion of
responsible use, if the use is unlawful, of drugs or alcohol is
inconsistent with the law.
(h) The "no unlawful use" message applies to all drug and alcohol
programs for the people of the State of California. These materials
are to teach and promote that any unlawful use of drugs and alcohol
is illegal and dangerous.