Bill > AB634

This bill prohibits any entity, defined as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other business entity, from manufacturing, distributing, or selling in California any product that contains tianeptine or is marketed as containing tianeptine. Violations of this prohibition can result in civil penalties of up to $2,500 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses, with legal actions brought by the Attorney General, a city attorney, or a county counsel. Additionally, a successful plaintiff in such an action will be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and these remedies are in addition to any other legal options available.