Section 31320 Of Chapter 3. Body Armor From California Penal Code >> Division 10. >> Title 4. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3.

. (a) Any person engaged in the manufacture or sale of body armor may apply to the Department of Justice for certification that a particular type of body armor manufactured or sold by that person is acceptable.
  (b) The applicant shall reimburse the state for any actual expenses incurred by the state in testing and certifying a particular type of body armor.