Pen. Code, § 31315 · Chapter 3. Body Armor
Pen. Code, § 31315
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
(c) Only body armor that is certified as acceptable by the department shall be purchased for use by state peace officers.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 241. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.
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