Bill > AB82

This bill would prohibit retail establishments from selling dietary supplements for weight loss or over-the-counter (OTC) diet pills to anyone under 18 years of age without a prescription. The bill would require retail establishments to check the valid identification of anyone who appears to be under 18 when purchasing these products. The California Department of Public Health would be required to develop a notice stating that certain dietary supplements for weight loss or OTC diet pills may contribute to health issues, which retail establishments that sell these products would have to post. The bill would impose civil penalties of up to $250 for each violation, but would exempt retail clerks from these penalties except in cases of willful participation in an ongoing conspiracy to violate the law. The bill would become operative on January 1, 2026 and its provisions would be severable.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB82