California legal term
application to purchase in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “application to purchase” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “application to purchase” mean in California criminal law?
“application to purchase” means either of the following: (a) The initial completion of the register by the purchaser, transferee, or person being loaned a firearm, as required by Section 28210. (Cal. Penal Code § 16190)
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