{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"22946","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22946","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 31.6. Social Media Platforms and Law Enforcement [22946. - 22946.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-31.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 985, Sec. 1.   (SB 918)   Effective January 1, 2025.   Operative July 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 22946.3.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency in the state.</p><p>(b) “Law enforcement liaison” means a natural person employed by a social media platform who serves as a point of contact with law enforcement agencies.</p><p>(c) “Search warrant” means a search warrant duly executed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1523) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. </p><p>(d) “Social media platform” has the same meaning as defined in Section <a href=\"/bpc/22945\">22945</a>.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter: (a) “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency in the state. (b) “Law enforcement liaison” means a natural person employed by a social media platform who serves as a point of contact with law enforcement agencies. (c) “Search warrant” means a search warrant duly executed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1523) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. (d) “Social media platform” has the same meaning as defined in Section 22945.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/social-media-platforms-and-law-enforcement-22946","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}