Veh. Code, § 2256 · Article 2. The California Highway Patrol
Veh. Code, § 2256
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Notwithstanding Section 18932 of the Government Code, the minimum age limit for appointment to the position of entry level peace officer of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall be 21 years, and the maximum age limit for examination shall be 35 years.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 162, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.
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