December 31, 1997
This is the fourth in a series of Legislative Updates calling your attention to new legislation affecting school and community college districts. This summary covers legislation pertaining to miscellaneous matters. Unless otherwise indicated, legislation became effective January 1, 1998
ADVERTISING OF TOBACCO
Stats. 1997, Chapter 219 (AB 752, Migden)
Adds Business and Professions Code Section 22961.
New Business and Professions Code Section 22961 provides: "No person, firm . . . or other organization shall advertise or cause to advertise any tobacco products on any outdoor billboard located within 1,000 feet of any public or private elementary school, junior high school, or high school, or public playground . . . New Section 22961 provides that the new law ‘does not preempt or otherwise prohibit the adoption of a local standard that imposes a more restrictive or complete ban on billboard advertising . . . .'"
| Note: These summaries were prepared by Schools Legal Service, Bakersfield, California, and are being used with permission. |
CRIMES: TERRORIZING PERSONS - SCHOOLS
Stats. 1997, Chapter 212 (SB 16, Knight)
Amends Penal Code Section 11413.
Existing law punishes arson or explosions for the purpose of terrorizing persons, at specified places.
The new law adds to the list of specified places K-12 public and private schools.
POLITICAL REFORM ACT
Stats. 1997, Chapter 36 (SB 197, Craven)
Amends Government Code Section 87202
Existing law requires certain appointed public officials to file statements of economic interest within 10 days of assuming office.
The new law changes the filing deadline to 30 days after assuming office.
SEX OFFENDERS: REGISTRATION
Stats. 1997, Chapter 80 (AB 213, Wildman)
Amends Penal Code Section 290.
Existing law requires convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement.
The new law clarifies that this requirement applies to offenses committed in other states that, if committed in California, would require registration.