California · Penal Code

PEN §3517: The department shall promulgate rules and regulations reasonably necessary for the effective administration of the provisions of this title.

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The department shall promulgate rules and regulations reasonably necessary for the effective administration of the provisions of this title. Action on proposals submitted shall be taken within 60 days. The regulations shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Prison Committee for review and shall not become operative until 60 days after submission.

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