{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"300.3","citation":"Pen. Code, § 300.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. DNA and Forensic Identification Data Base and Data Bank Act of 1998 [295. - 300.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Construction and Severability [300. - 300.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-6/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 696, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>The duties and requirements of the Department of Corrections and the Department of the Youth Authority pursuant to this chapter shall commence on July 1, 1999.</p>","text":"The duties and requirements of the Department of Corrections and the Department of the Youth Authority pursuant to this chapter shall commence on July 1, 1999.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/construction-and-severability-300-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}