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An Act Establishing California’s DNA Data Bank Provisions (SB 1818, Ch. 822, 2000)

September 28, 2000

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Added Title 12.5 (§ 14250 et seq.) to the Penal Code establishing DNA data bank provisions and repealed § 14251. Approved by the Governor September 28, 2000.

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California
Bill Number
SB 1818
Legislation Status
Enacted

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