California § 300.1 - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the authority of local law
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§ 300.1. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the authority of local law
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the authority of local law enforcement to maintain their own DNA-related databases or data banks, or to restrict the Department of Justice with respect to data banks and databases created by other statutory authority, including, but not limited to, databases related to fingerprints, firearms and other weapons, child abuse, domestic violence deaths, child deaths, driving offenses, missing persons, violent crime information as described in Title 12 (commencing with Section 14200) of Part 4, and criminal justice statistics permitted by Section 13305. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of local or county coroners or their agents, in the course of their scientific investigation, to utilize genetic and DNA technology to inquire into and determine the circumstances, manner, and cause of death, or to employ or use outside laboratories, hospitals, or research institutions that utilize genetic and DNA technology.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 300.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 300.1 cover?
Section 300.1 ("Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the authority of local law") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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