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CA AB2284

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Chesbro

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds civil penalties of $10,000 to $40,000 for violations of Fish and Game Code sections 1602, 5650, and 5652 related to illegal marijuana cultivation on state/federal lands or timberland production zones larger than 50,000 acres.

  • Distributes collected civil penalties as follows: 30% to the county, 30% to the investigating agency, and 40% to the agency conducting cleanup or abatement of the cultivation site.

  • Authorizes peace officers to stop vehicles transporting agricultural irrigation supplies on unpaved roads in counties that elect to implement this provision, if the road is on state/federal land or qualifying timberland production zones, to inspect for legal possession.

  • Prohibits impoundment of vehicles when the driver's only violation is driving without a valid driver's license, requiring officers to attempt releasing the vehicle to a licensed driver authorized by the registered owner.

  • Requires board of supervisors adoption of a resolution for a county to implement the vehicle stop and inspection provisions.

Legislative Description

Irrigation.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 390, Statutes of 2012.

9/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/5/2012
Public Safety6/27/2012
Rules6/4/2012
Appropriations4/26/2012
Water, Parks and Wildlife4/18/2012
Public Safety3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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