California legal term
licensed gun dealer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “licensed gun dealer” 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 “licensed gun dealer” mean in California criminal law?
“licensed gun dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, and who has a permit to sell assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles pursuant to Section 31005. (Cal. Penal Code § 16790)
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