Health and Safety Code section 12303

“Lawful possession of an explosive,” as used in this chapter, means possessing explosives in accordance with the stated purpose and conditions of a valid permit obtained pursuant to the provisions of this part, unless such person is specifically excepted from the permit requirements by the provisions of this part.

Source: Section 12303, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=12303. (updated Jan. 1, 1970; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_12303

Original Source: Section 12303, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=12303. (last accessed May 12, 2025).