Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills.
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No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits the sale or delivery of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements designed for weight loss or muscle building to individuals under 18 years of age in California. It requires retailers to verify the age of purchasers and delivery sellers to implement stricter verification methods, such as requiring signatures and government-issued photo identification. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per instance.
Key provisions
- Prohibits sales of over-the-counter diet pills and weight loss supplements to those under 18.
- Requires retailers to verify the age of potential buyers.
- Delivery sellers must use methods requiring signature and photo ID verification.
- Delivery sellers must verify purchaser’s age through a government database.
- Establishes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for violations.
- Allows for injunctions to prevent violations.
- Provides for attorney’s fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs.
- Excludes sales with a valid prescription.
Who is affected
- Minors (under 18 years of age)
- Retailers selling dietary supplements and diet pills
- Delivery sellers (including online retailers)
- Manufacturers and distributors of weight loss supplements
- Consumers in California
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