“Opiate” means any substance having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability. It does not include, unless specifically designated as controlled under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of this division, the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-n-methylmorphinan and its salts (dextromethorphan). It does include its racemic and levorotatory forms.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11020
General Provisions and Definitions
Known as the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act
The act spans §§ 11000–11651 (376 sections).
Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.
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