California legal term
special order in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “special order” 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 “special order” mean in California criminal law?
“special order” means a specific request by the buyer for the licensee to order a firearm that is not available to the licensee. (Cal. Penal Code § 26883)
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