California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13542

(b)(1) In order for the commission to give a favorable recommendation as to a change in peace officer designation or status, the person or persons desiring the change in peace officer designation or status shall be employed by an agency that is currently participating in the Peace Officer Standard Training program.

(2) If the designation change is moving the person or persons into Section 830.1, the person or persons shall obtain the basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, set forth in Section 832.4.

(3) The commission shall issue the study and its recommendations, as specified in subdivision (b) of Section 13540, to the requesting person or persons, within 12 months of the mutual acceptance of a contract between the requesting person or agency and the commission, or as soon as possible thereafter if the commission shows good cause as to the need for an extension of the 12-month time period.

(4) A copy of that study and recommendation shall also be submitted to the Legislature.