California § 31315 - Before any body armor may be purchased for use by state peace officers, the Depar
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31315 — Before any body armor may be purchased for use by state peace officers, the Depar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31315. Before any body armor may be purchased for use by state peace officers, the Depar
(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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31315
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31315 cover?
Section 31315 ("Before any body armor may be purchased for use by state peace officers, the Depar") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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