California legal term
Federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms” 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 “Federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms” mean in California criminal law?
“Federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms” means a person, firm, corporation, or other entity that holds any valid federal firearms license that authorizes the person, firm, corporation, or other entity to imprint serial numbers onto firearms pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and regulations issued pursuant thereto. (Cal. Penal Code § 16515)
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