AB 634: Tianeptine.

Existing law provides for the regulation of various chemicals, including chemicals contained in drugs, dietary supplements, and food products.

This bill would prohibit a person or entity an entity, as defined, from manufacturing, distributing, or offering for sale in this state a product that contains tianeptine. tianeptine or that is marketed as containing tianeptine. The bill would make a violation of these provisions punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for a first violation and not to exceed $5,000 for each subsequent violation, upon an action brought by the Attorney General, a city attorney, or a county counsel. The bill would entitle a prevailing plaintiff to an award of reasonable attorneys fees and costs.