Penal Code section 33875

(a)

Notwithstanding any other law, no law enforcement agency or court shall be required to retain any firearm, ammunition feeding device, or ammunition for more than 180 days after the owner has been notified by the court or law enforcement agency that the property has been made available for return. An unclaimed firearm, ammunition feeding device, or ammunition may be disposed of after the 180-day period has expired.

(b)

This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.

Source: Section 33875, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=33875. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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May 10, 2025

§ 33875’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_33875

Original Source: Section 33875, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=33875. (last accessed May 10, 2025).