Penal Code section 23515

As used in the provisions listed in Section 16580, an offense that involves the violent use of a firearm includes any of the following:

(a)

A violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 245 or a violation of subdivision (d) of Section 245.

(b)

A violation of Section 246.

(c)

A violation of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 417.

(d)

A violation of subdivision (c) of Section 417.

Source: Section 23515, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=23515. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 23515’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_23515

Original Source: Section 23515, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=23515. (last accessed May 12, 2025).