California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §26010.6: (a) Pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, and except as provided in subdivision (c), the Department of Cannabis Control shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint

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The Department of Cannabis Control must submit fingerprints and information to the Department of Justice for certain employees and contractors with access to criminal records or controlled substances, with exceptions for employees hired before June 30, 2023.

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(a) Pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, and except as provided in subdivision (c), the Department of Cannabis Control shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice for an employee, prospective employee, contractor, or subcontractor whose duties include or would include access to criminal offender record information, as defined in Section 11075 of the Penal Code, contained in the information systems or records of the Department of Cannabis Control or access to cannabis, cannabis products, or other controlled substances listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code. The Department of Justice shall provide a state- or federal-level response pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, except for peace officer employees and prospective peace officer employees. (b) Pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, the Department of Cannabis Control shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice for all peace officer employees and prospective peace officer employees of the department. The Department of Justice shall provide a state- or federal-level response pursuant to subdivision (k) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code. (c) Subdivision (a) does not apply to employees hired on or before June 30, 2023, or to any contract entered into on or before June 30, 2023.

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