Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22946 · Chapter 31.6. Social Media Platforms and Law Enforcement
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22946
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency in the state.
(b) “Law enforcement liaison” means a natural person employed by a social media platform who serves as a point of contact with law enforcement agencies.
(c) “Search warrant” means a search warrant duly executed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1523) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.
(d) “Social media platform” has the same meaning as defined in Section 22945.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 985, Sec. 1. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative July 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 22946.3.
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