Penal Code section 16745

As used in Section 25105, 25135, and 25145, “authorized user” means an individual who is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm and who meets either of the following requirements:

(a)

The individual is the lawful owner of the firearm.

(b)

The individual has been lawfully authorized by the lawful owner of the firearm to access, possess, and use the firearm.

Source: Section 16745, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=16745.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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