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CA AB1612
CA AB1612Incineration of controlled substances: California Environmental Quality Act: law enforcement exemption.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 41984) to Chapter 3 of Part 4 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 21080.82 to the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental hazards.
AI Summary
This bill allows local police departments, sheriff's offices, and state law enforcement agencies to purchase and install incinerators specifically for destroying seized controlled substances, which are illegal drugs. To do this, these agencies must follow specific federal regulations and inform the State Air Resources Board and local air quality districts about their plans. The bill also permits multiple law enforcement agencies to share an incinerator through a cost-sharing agreement, as long as they all comply with the federal rules and notification requirements. Importantly, this bill exempts projects involving the purchase and installation of such incinerators from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a state law that typically requires environmental impact reviews for projects that could significantly affect the environment. This exemption is intended to streamline the process for law enforcement to safely dispose of dangerous drugs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and E.S & T.M. (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1612 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1612#99INT |
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