CA Penal Code Section 16770

As used in this part, “less lethal ammunition” means any ammunition that satisfies both of the following requirements:

(a)

It is designed to be used in any less lethal weapon or any other kind of weapon (including, but not limited to, any firearm, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or spring, compressed air, or compressed gas weapon).

(b)

When used in a less lethal weapon or other weapon, it is designed to immobilize, incapacitate, or stun a human being through the infliction of any less than lethal impairment of physical condition, function, or senses, including physical pain or discomfort.

Source: Section 16770, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=16770.­.

Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 16770’s source at ca​.gov