On or before January 1, 2001, the California Environmental Protection Agency shall develop a model environmental justice mission statement for boards, departments, and offices within the agency. For purposes of this section, environmental justice has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (e) of § 65040.12 of the Government Code.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1109, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2003.)