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CA AB2284
Bill
Status
9/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Chesbro
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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