9002.5.
(a) In addition to any plan or recommendations required pursuant to Section 9002, the board is authorized to conduct a thorough assessment of (1) the availability of rental housing for persons required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act and (2) the effect on public safety of making registration or any information disclosed pursuant to Section 290.46, a basis upon which to refuse to rent to, or to terminate the residential tenancy of, a registered sex offender. The board may conduct public hearings, as it deems necessary, for the purpose of gathering information or otherwise facilitating and completing the assessment authorized by this section.(b) The board shall submit a summary of any findings it may make pursuant to this section to the Legislature and the Governor no later than 30 days after their adoption.