A.G. File No. 2001-019

California Evans Child Protection Act

August 24, 2001

 


This measure establishes a "Sex Crime Victims Trust Fund" which will be administered by the Attorney General. This fund would be funded through a surtax of 25 cents imposed on the retail sale of each can, container, or bottle of beer, malted beverages, wine, and hard liquor. The measure also increases penalties for certain sex offenses committed against minors or adult females.