(a) A peace officer of this state or a political subdivision thereof who engages in off-duty employment solely and exclusively as a security guard or security officer, and who is required to be registered as a security guard or security officer pursuant to this chapter, shall only be subject to the following:

(1) The fees required by subdivision (h) of Section 7588.

Terms Used In California Business and Professions Code 7588.6

(2) The fees required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (i) of Section 7588 if the peace officer carries or uses a firearm or baton as part of the off-duty employment and has not received approval of their primary employer, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (i) of Section 7583.9, to carry a firearm or baton while working as a security guard or security officer, and has not submitted verification of that approval to the bureau pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 7583.9.

(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.

(Repealed (in Sec. 42) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 287, Sec. 43. (AB 2515) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)