{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"13553","citation":"Pen. Code, § 13553","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006. - 14315.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 4. STANDARDS AND TRAINING OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS [13500. - 13553.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training [13500. - 13553.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Local Law Enforcement Accreditation [13550. - 13553.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-4/chapter-1/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1249, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing in this article shall prohibit a law enforcement agency from establishing standards that exceed the minimum accreditation standards set by the commission.</p>","text":"Nothing in this article shall prohibit a law enforcement agency from establishing standards that exceed the minimum accreditation standards set by the commission.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/local-law-enforcement-accreditation-13553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}