California legal term
Federally regulated firearm precursor part in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Federally regulated firearm precursor part” 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 “Federally regulated firearm precursor part” mean in California criminal law?
“Federally regulated firearm precursor part” means any firearm precursor part deemed to be a firearm pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and, if required, has been imprinted with a serial number by a federal licensee authorized to serialize firearms in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations. (Cal. Penal Code § 16519)
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