Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Business and Professions
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill adds a new section to the Business and Professions Code regulating the use of BB devices by private security personnel and private investigators. It specifically outlines requirements for training, projectile specifications (caliber, weight, velocity, and storage capacity), and the need for a safety mechanism. The bill also clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
Key provisions
- Private security personnel and private investigators cannot carry BB devices without completing specific training.
- BB devices must meet strict specifications regarding projectile type, velocity, and storage capacity.
- Devices must have a safety catch or switch.
- Only nonmetal projectiles with a caliber of .51 or .68 and weighing under 3.5 grams are permitted.
- Maximum velocity for BB devices is limited to 350 feet per second.
- Devices must be able to store at least five rounds.
- Devices must be able to fire at least five rounds with one CO2 cartridge.
- No state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts.
Who is affected
- Private security services
- Private investigators
- Private patrol operators
- Local agencies
- School districts
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