(a)
No person may commit an act of collusion relating to Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive.
(b)
For purposes of this section and Section 26870, collusion may be proven by any one of the following factors:
(1)
Answering a test applicant’s questions during an objective test relating to firearms safety.
(2)
Knowingly grading the examination falsely.
(3)
Providing an advance copy of the test to an applicant.
(4)
Taking or allowing another
person to take the basic firearms safety course for one who is the applicant for a basic firearms safety certificate or a handgun safety certificate.
(5)
Allowing another to take the objective test for the applicant, purchaser, or transferee.
(6)
Using or allowing another to use one’s identification, proof of residency, or thumbprint.
(7)
Allowing others to give unauthorized assistance during the examination.
(8)
Reference to unauthorized materials during the examination and cheating by the applicant.
(9)
Providing originals or photocopies of the objective test, or any version thereof, to any person other than as authorized by the department.