Section 13880 Of Chapter 9. California Major Narcotic Vendors Prosecution Law From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 9.
13880
. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the production
and sale of narcotics is an ever increasing problem because of the
substantial illicit profits derived therefrom. The Legislature
further finds and declares that a substantial and disproportionate
amount of serious crime is associated with the cultivation,
processing, manufacturing, and sale of narcotics.
(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the level of
production, distribution, and sale of narcotics in small counties in
this state threatens the well-being not only of citizens of those
counties, but of the rest of the state as well. Since many of these
counties have experienced less growth in their general purpose
revenues than the rest of the state, and yet are required to bear the
burden of funding disproportionate criminal justice costs associated
with the production, distribution, and sale of narcotics, the
Legislature recognizes the need to provide financial assistance for
these counties.
(c) The Legislature intends to support intensified efforts by
district attorneys' offices to prosecute drug producers and sellers
through organizational and operational techniques that have been
proven effective in selected jurisdictions in this and other states.