California Penal Code

§ 13518.5

PEN § 13518.5 Effective Jan 1, 2014Title 4 · Part 4 · Ch. 1 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)Each peace officer in California who meets the criteria specified in subdivision (b) shall complete a course in basic maritime operations for law enforcement officers. The course of instruction shall include boat handling, chart reading, navigation rules, and comprehensive training regarding maritime boardings, arrest procedures, vessel identification, searches, and counterterrorism practices and procedures. The curriculum shall be consistent with applicable federal standards and tactical training.

(b)Subdivision (a) shall apply to a peace officer who meets all of the following criteria:

(1)Is employed by a city, county, city and county, or district that has adopted a resolution pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c).

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 619, Sec. 1. (AB 979) Effective January 1, 2014.