§ 7073. — 7073. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 406, Sec. 2.)

(a)
A state agency shall create a military equipment use policy prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1)
Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(2)
Seeking funds for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(3)
Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(4)
Collaborating with a law enforcement agency or another state agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
(5)
Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter.
(6)
Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, or to apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment.
(7)
Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this subdivision.
(b)
No later than May 1, 2022, a state agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall create a military equipment use policy.
(c)
A state agency that is required to create a military equipment use policy pursuant to this section shall do both of the following within 180 days of completing the policy:
(1)
Publish the military equipment use policy on the agency’s internet website.
(2)
Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2022.