It is the intent of the Legislature that qualification for the benefits and protections conferred upon service members, as defined by Section 400, by this chapter apply retroactively to September 11, 2001. However, it is also the intent of the Legislature that the benefits and protections that attach to qualified service members under this chapter apply only on a prospective basis.
Source:
Section 409.11, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=409.11..