Pen. Code, § 14304 · Chapter 2. Peace Officer Environmental Enforcement Training
Pen. Code, § 14304
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The commission shall develop or review and certify, not later than 12 months after the date when this title may be implemented, as specified in Section 14314, a course or courses of instruction for training local and state peace officers in the detection of violations, and in the apprehension of suspected violators, of state and local environmental laws.
(b) The course or courses of instruction shall, at a minimum, include training on all of the following:
(1) Understanding environmental laws.
(2) Detecting violations of environmental laws.
(3) Knowing steps to take when violations are discovered in order to protect public health and facilitate prosecution of violators.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1000, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2003.
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