Bill > AB2030

This bill prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or giving away of over-the-counter diet pills or dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to individuals under 18 years of age, with specific requirements for identification checks and age verification. For in-person sales at retail establishments, employees must request valid identification if the purchaser appears under 18, and these products must be kept behind a counter or in a locked case to prevent unauthorized customer access. For delivery sellers, which includes online retailers, they must ensure the purchaser or the adult accepting delivery is at least 18 years old, requiring a signature and proof of age, and must verify the purchaser's identity and age using a commercial database before accepting an order. Violations of these provisions will result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, and the Attorney General or local prosecutors can seek injunctions to prevent further violations, with existing criminal penalties for similar offenses not applying to violations of this new section. The bill also defines what constitutes a "dietary supplement for weight loss or muscle building" and an "over-the-counter diet pill" and outlines factors the Attorney General will consider when determining if a product is marketed for these purposes.

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