(a)
The secretary shall provide funding to the California District Attorneys’ Association to develop and implement, not later than 12 months after the receipt of funds, a course or courses of instruction for the training of investigators from the offices of public prosecutors, fire departments, and state and local environmental regulators.
(b)
With the concurrence of the commission, peace officers may participate in the course or courses of training.
(c)
The course or courses of instruction shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:
(1)
Provide an understanding of the requirements of environmental laws.
(2)
Teach enforcement investigative techniques that will facilitate the prosecution of environmental law violations.
(3)
Provide environmental enforcement training materials.