Gov. Code, § 8588.5 · Article 5. Office of Emergency Services
Gov. Code, § 8588.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
To promote an increase in the number of trained disaster search dog teams, the office shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide instruction to California disaster dog trainers in Swiss techniques.
(b) Work to secure authorization to conduct training for disaster search dog teams at existing facilities operated by the California National Guard and the Department of Transportation on the grounds of Camp San Luis Obispo.
(c) Engage in recruiting activities for the purpose of increasing the number of disaster search dog teams in southern California.
(d) Reimburse disaster search dog handlers and instructors for the costs of their travel and that of their dogs to training facilities within California.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 131. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.
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