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Information Bulletin 2024-DLE-13 Guidance re:AB 481 Page 10 annual "military equipment" report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth in Section 7072(d), the governing body shall either: • disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of"military equipment," or • require modifications to the "military equipment" use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance. (Gov. Code, § 7072, subd. (e)(2).) Notwithstanding Sections 7072(a) through (e), inclusive, if a city contracts with another entity for law enforcement services, the city shall have the authority to adopt a "military equipment" use policy based on local community needs. (Gov. Code, § 7072, subd. (f).) VI. Requirements that Apply to State Agencies Only AB 481 requires state agencies to prepare "military equipment" use policies only, not annual reports. (See Section III above for "military equipment" use policy requirements.) Government Code Sections 7071(LEA use policy)and 7072(LEA annual report)do not apply to state agencies. Instead,state agencies must follow Sections 7070 (definitions) and 7073 (state agency use policy). A state agency shall create a "military equipment" use policy prior to engaging in any of the following: • Requesting "military equipment" made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code. • Seeking funds for "military equipment," including, but not limited to: o applying for a grant. o soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. o Acquiring "military equipment" either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. o Collaborating with an LEA or another state agency in the deployment or other use of "military equipment" within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body. o Using any new or existing "military equipment" for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter. o Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, or to apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, "military equipment." o Acquiring "military equipment" through any means not provided by this subdivision. (Gov. Code, § 7073, subd. (a)(1)-(7).) A state agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022 was required to create a "military equipment" use policy by May 1, 2022. (Gov. Code, § 7073, subd. (b).)