(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.

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 31315

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Penal Code 7

(c) Only body armor that is certified as acceptable by the department shall be purchased for use by state peace officers.

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

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