{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3509.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3509.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 2.1. BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORIAL RESEARCH [3500. - 3524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2.1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions and Prohibitions [3501. - 3509.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2.1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1250.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Nothing in this title is intended to diminish the authority of any official or agency to adopt and enforce rules pertaining to prisoners, so long as such rules are not inconsistent with this title.</p>","text":"Nothing in this title is intended to diminish the authority of any official or agency to adopt and enforce rules pertaining to prisoners, so long as such rules are not inconsistent with this title.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-and-prohibitions-3509-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}