§ 5.64.090. Prior Badges—Retention and Use after April 8, 1980—Authorization Required.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter and Ordinance 7753, no person issued a County badge prior to April 8, 1980, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, may lawfully retain or use such badge unless, on or after April 8, 1980, such retention and use is authorized by the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors. Retention and use of prior badges shall be restricted to persons meeting one or more of the following criteria:

A.

County officers and employees who are required to wear a uniform and whose duties include the enforcement of penal statutes and ordinances a substantial portion of the time, or Sheriffs personnel as designated by the sheriff and approved by the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors.

B.

County officers and employees who are peace officers pursuant to the provisions of sections 830 et seq., of the California Penal Code.

C.

Retired County officers and employees who, prior to April 8, 1980, were in lawful possession of a retired badge.

D.

Former members of the grand jury.

(Ord. 2016-0018 § 5, 2016: Ord. 12122 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 7753 § 1001, 1960.)