Penal Code section 16740

As used in this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:

(a)

A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.

(b)

A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.

(c)

A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

Source: Section 16740, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=16740.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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