Penal Code section 26700

As used in this division, and in any other provision listed in Section 16580, “dealer,” “licensee,” or “person licensed pursuant to Section 26700 to 26915, inclusive” means a person who satisfies all of the following requirements:

(a)

Has a valid federal firearms license.

(b)

Has any regulatory or business license, or licenses, required by local government.

(c)

Has a valid seller’s permit issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration pursuant to Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and, commencing July 1, 2024, has a valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to Section 36036 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(d)

Has a certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 26710.

(e)

Has a license issued in the format prescribed by subdivision (c) of Section 26705.

(f)

Is among those recorded in the centralized list specified in Section 26715.

Source: Section 26700, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=26700.­ (accessed May 26, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 26700’s source at ca​.gov