Welf. & Inst. Code, § 328.2 · Article 8. Dependent Children—Commencement of Proceedings
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 328.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The State Department of Social Services shall update all regulations, all-county letters, and other instructions relating to the investigation of a minor who may be described by Section 300 to ensure that, when a social worker is investigating an alleged case of child abuse or neglect, a parent’s or guardian’s use or possession of cannabis is treated in the same manner as a parent’s or guardian’s use or possession of alcohol and legally prescribed medication.
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History
Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 260, Sec. 1. (AB 2595) Effective January 1, 2023.
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