CA Gov't Code Section 19850.2

Each state employee, including employees having probationary status, employed in a position which is permanent and full time, or employed in a position which is less than full time for the equivalent of one year, shall receive the allowance for uniforms provided for in Section 19850.1, if:

(a)

The uniform is clearly necessary for ready visual identification by the public for law enforcement, public safety, or other closely related purposes; and

(b)

The employee is required by his or her appointing power to wear the uniform for the regular performance of his or her duties; and

(c)

The uniform is authorized for wear only in an official capacity. If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.