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§ 31315. — 31315. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 241.)

California § 31315.
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Part 6.DIVISION 10. SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Body Armor

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(a)Before any body armor may be purchased for use by state peace officers, the Department of Justice, after consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall establish minimum ballistic performance standards, and shall determine that the armor satisfies those standards.
(b)Only body armor that meets state requirements under subdivision (a) for acquisition or purchase shall be eligible for testing for certification under the ballistic performance standards established by the Department of Justice.
(c)Only body armor that is certified as acceptable by the department shall be purchased for use by state peace officers.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 241. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.
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