Penal Code section 26500

(a)

No person shall sell, lease, or transfer firearms unless the person has been issued a license pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 26800) of Chapter 2.

(b)

Any person violating this article is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 26500, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26500. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 26500’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_26500

Original Source: Section 26500, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26500. (last accessed May 12, 2025).