Pen. Code, § 299.7 · Article 6. Limitations on Disclosure
Pen. Code, § 299.7
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The Department of Justice is authorized to dispose of unused specimens and samples, unused portions of specimens and samples, and expired specimens and samples in the normal course of business and in a reasonable manner as long as the disposal method is designed to protect the identity and origin of specimens and samples from disclosure to third persons who are not a part of law enforcement.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 696, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.
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