Penal Code section 26515

Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both of the following conditions are satisfied:

(a)

The sale, lease, or transfer is made by a person who obtains title to the firearm by any of the following means:

(1)

Intestate succession or bequest.

(2)

As the beneficiary of a trust that includes a firearm.

(3)

As a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code.

(4)

As decedent’s successor pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.

(b)

The person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.

Source: Section 26515, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26515.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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