{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3516","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3516","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 3. Administration [3515. - 3520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2.1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1553, Sec. 16.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No behavioral research shall be conducted on any prisoner in this state in the absence of a determination by the department consistent with this title.</p>","text":"No behavioral research shall be conducted on any prisoner in this state in the absence of a determination by the department consistent with this title.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/administration-3516","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}