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SB-894 Firearms: lost or stolen: reports.(2015-2016)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 16520 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

16520.
 (a) As used in this part, “firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.
(b) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part: weapon: 
(1) Section 136.2. 16550. 
(2) Section 646.91. 16730. 
(3) Sections 16515 and 16517.
(4) Section 16550.
(5) Section 16730.
(6) (3)  Section 16960.
(7) (4)  Section 16990.
(8) (5)  Section 17070.
(9) (6)  Section 17310.
(10) Sections 18100 to 18500, inclusive.
(11) Section 23690.
(12) Sections 23900 to 23925, inclusive.
(13) (7)  Commencing on July 1, 2026,  Sections 25250 to 25275, inclusive.  
(14) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26590, 26588,  inclusive.
(15) (9)  Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive.
(16) (10)  Sections 27200 27400  to 28490, 28000,  inclusive.
(11) Section 28100.
(12) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive.
(17) (13)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(18) Section 29185.
(19) (14)  Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive.
(20) (15)  Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive.
(21) (16)  Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive.
(22) (17)  Section 31615.
(23) (18)  Sections 31700 31705  to 31830, inclusive.
(24) (19)  Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive.
(25) Sections 527.6 to 527.9, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(26) Sections 8100 to 8108, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(27) (20)  Section 15657.03  Sections 8100, 8101, and 8103  of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” also includes a rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing an explosive or incendiary material, whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes:
(1) Section 16750.
(2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840.
(3) Section 25400.
(4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive.
(5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030.
(6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive.
(d) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” does not include an unloaded antique firearm:
(1) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of  Section 16730.
(2) Section 16550.
(3) Section 16960.
(4) Section 17310.
(5) Subdivision (b) of Section 23920. Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) of Title 4.  
(6) Section 25135.
(7) (6)  Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(8) (7)  Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(9) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive.
(10) (9)  Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.
(11) (10)  Section 27510.
(12) (11)  Section 27530.
(13) (12)  Section 27540.
(14) (13)  Section 27545.
(15) (14)  Sections 27555 to 27585, inclusive.
(16) (15)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(17) (16)  Section 29180. 25135. 
(e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, “firearm” does not include a destructive device.
(f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, “firearm” has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(g) As used in Sections 29180 29010  to 29184, 29150,  inclusive, “firearm” includes the completed unfinished  frame or receiver of a weapon. weapon that can be readily converted to the functional condition of a finished frame or receiver. 

SEC. 1.1.

 Section 16520 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

16520.
 (a) As used in this part, “firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.
(b) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part: weapon: 
(1) Section 136.2. 16550. 
(2) Section 646.91. 16730. 
(3) Sections 16515 and 16517.
(4) Section 16550.
(5) Section 16730.
(6) (3)  Section 16960.
(7) (4)  Section 16990.
(8) (5)  Section 17070.
(9) (6)  Section 17310.
(10) Sections 18100 to 18500, inclusive.
(11) Section 23690.
(12) Sections 23900 to 23925, inclusive.
(13) (7)  Commencing on July 1, 2026,  Sections 25250 to 25275, inclusive.
(14) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26590, 26588,  inclusive.
(15) (9)  Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive.
(16) (10)  Sections 27200 27400  to 28490, 28000,  inclusive.
(11) Section 28100.
(12) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive.
(17) (13)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(18) (14)  Section 29185. 29180. 
(19) (15)  Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive.
(20) (16)  Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive.
(21) (17)  Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive.
(22) (18)  Section 31615.
(23) (19)  Sections 31700 31705  to 31830, inclusive.
(24) (20)  Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive.
(25) Sections 527.6 to 527.9, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(26) Sections 8100 to 8108, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(27) (21)  Section 15657.03  Sections 8100, 8101, and 8103  of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” also includes a rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing an explosive or incendiary material, whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes:
(1) Section 16750.
(2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840.
(3) Section 25400.
(4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive.
(5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030.
(6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive.
(d) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” does not include an unloaded antique firearm:
(1) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of  Section 16730.
(2) Section 16550.
(3) Section 16960.
(4) Section 17310.
(5) Subdivision (b) of Section 23920. Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) of Title 4. 
(6) Section 25135.
(7) (6)  Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(8) (7)  Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(9) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive.
(10) (9)  Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.
(11) (10)  Section 27510.
(12) (11)  Section 27530.
(13) (12)  Section 27540.
(14) (13)  Section 27545.
(15) (14)  Sections 27555 to 27585, inclusive.
(16) (15)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(16) Section 25135.
(17) Section 29180.
(e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, “firearm” does not include a destructive device.
(f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, “firearm” has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(g) As used in Sections 29180 29010  to 29184, 29150,  inclusive, “firearm” includes the completed unfinished  frame or receiver of a weapon. weapon that can be readily converted to the functional condition of a finished frame or receiver. 

SEC. 1.2.

 Section 16520 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

16520.
 (a) As used in this part, “firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.
(b) As used in the following provisions, sections,  “firearm” includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part: as defined in subdivision (h): 
(1) Section 136.2. 16550. 
(2) Section 646.91. 16730. 
(3) Sections 16515 and 16517.
(4) Section 16550.
(5) Section 16730.
(6) (3)  Section 16960.
(7) (4)  Section 16990.
(8) (5)  Section 17070.
(9) (6)  Section 17310.
(10) Sections 18100 to 18500, inclusive.
(11) Section 23690.
(12) Sections 23900 to 23925, inclusive.
(13) (7)  Commencing on July 1, 2026,  Sections 25250 to 25275, inclusive.
(14) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26590, 26588,  inclusive.
(15) (9)  Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive.
(16) (10)  Sections 27200 27400  to 28490, 28000,  inclusive.
(11) Section 28100.
(12) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive.
(17) (13)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(18) Section 29185.
(19) (14)  Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive.
(20) (15)  Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive.
(21) (16)  Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive.
(22) (17)  Section 31615.
(23) (18)  Sections 31700 31705  to 31830, inclusive.
(24) (19)  Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive.
(25) Sections 527.6 to 527.9, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(26) Sections 8100 to 8108, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(27) (20)  Section 15657.03  Sections 8100, 8101, and 8103  of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” also includes a rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing an explosive or incendiary material, whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes:
(1) Section 16750.
(2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840.
(3) Section 25400.
(4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive.
(5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030.
(6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive.
(d) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” does not include an unloaded antique firearm:
(1) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of  Section 16730.
(2) Section 16550.
(3) Section 16960.
(4) Section 17310.
(5) Subdivision (b) of Section 23920. Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) of Title 4. 
(6) Section 25135.
(7) (6)  Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(8) (7)  Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(9) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive.
(10) (9)  Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.
(11) (10)  Section 27510.
(12) (11)  Section 27530.
(13) (12)  Section 27540.
(14) (13)  Section 27545.
(15) (14)  Sections 27555 to 27585, inclusive.
(16) (15)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(17) (16)  Section 29180. 25135. 
(e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, “firearm” does not include a destructive device.
(f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, “firearm” has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(g) As used in Sections 29180 29010  to 29184, 29150,  inclusive, “firearm” includes the completed unfinished  frame or receiver of a weapon. weapon that can be readily converted to the functional condition of a finished frame or receiver. 
(h) As used in this section, “frame” and “receiver” means that part of a firearm which provides housing for the hammer, bolt, or breechblock, and firing mechanism, and which is usually threaded at its forward portion to receive the barrel, and includes a frame or receiver blank, casting, or machined body that requires further machining or molding to be used as part of a functional weapon so long as it has been designed and is clearly identifiable as being used exclusively as part of a functional weapon.

SEC. 1.3.

 Section 16520 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

16520.
 (a) As used in this part, “firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.
(b) As used in the following provisions, sections,  “firearm” includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part: as defined in subdivision (h): 
(1) Section 136.2. 16550. 
(2) Section 646.91. 16730. 
(3) Sections 16515 and 16517.
(4) Section 16550.
(5) Section 16730.
(6) (3)  Section 16960.
(7) (4)  Section 16990.
(8) (5)  Section 17070.
(9) (6)  Section 17310.
(10) Sections 18100 to 18500, inclusive.
(11) Section 23690.
(12) Sections 23900 to 23925, inclusive.
(13) (7)  Commencing on July 1, 2026,  Sections 25250 to 25275, inclusive.
(14) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26590, 26588,  inclusive.
(15) (9)  Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive.
(16) (10)  Sections 27200 27400  to 28490, 28000,  inclusive.
(11) Section 28100.
(12) Sections 28400 to 28415, inclusive.
(17) (13)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(18) (14)  Section 29185. 29180. 
(19) (15)  Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive.
(20) (16)  Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive.
(21) (17)  Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive.
(22) (18)  Section 31615.
(23) (19)  Sections 31700 31705  to 31830, inclusive.
(24) (20)  Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive.
(25) Sections 527.6 to 527.9, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(26) Sections 8100 to 8108, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(27) (21)  Section 15657.03  Sections 8100, 8101, and 8103  of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” also includes a rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing an explosive or incendiary material, whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes:
(1) Section 16750.
(2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840.
(3) Section 25400.
(4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive.
(5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030.
(6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive.
(d) As used in the following provisions, “firearm” does not include an unloaded antique firearm:
(1) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of  Section 16730.
(2) Section 16550.
(3) Section 16960.
(4) Section 17310.
(5) Subdivision (b) of Section 23920. Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) of Title 4. 
(6) Section 25135.
(7) (6)  Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(8) (7)  Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4.
(9) (8)  Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive.
(10) (9)  Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.
(11) (10)  Section 27510.
(12) (11)  Section 27530.
(13) (12)  Section 27540.
(14) (13)  Section 27545.
(15) (14)  Sections 27555 to 27585, inclusive.
(16) (15)  Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.
(16) Section 25135.
(17) Section 29180.
(e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, “firearm” does not include a destructive device.
(f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, “firearm” has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(g) As used in Sections 29180 29010  to 29184, 29150,  inclusive, “firearm” includes the completed unfinished  frame or receiver of a weapon. weapon that can be readily converted to the functional condition of a finished frame or receiver. 
(h) As used in this section, “frame” and “receiver” means that part of a firearm which provides housing for the hammer, bolt, or breechblock, and firing mechanism, and which is usually threaded at its forward portion to receive the barrel, and includes a frame or receiver blank, casting, or machined body that requires further machining or molding to be used as part of a functional weapon so long as it has been designed and is clearly identifiable as being used exclusively as part of a functional weapon.

SEC. 2.

 Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) is added to Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code, to read:

DIVISION 4.5. Lost or Stolen Firearms

25250.
 (a) Every person shall report the theft or loss of a firearm he or she owns or possesses to a local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the theft or loss occurred within five days of the time he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the firearm had been stolen or lost.
(b) Every person who has reported a firearm lost or stolen under subdivision (a) shall notify the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the theft or loss occurred within 48 hours if the firearm is subsequently recovered by the person.
25255.
 Section 25250 does not apply to the following:
(a) Any law enforcement agency or peace officer acting within the course and scope of his or her employment or official duties if he or she reports the loss or theft to his or her employing agency.
(b) Any United States marshal or member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, while engaged in his or her official duties.
(c) Any person who is licensed, pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, and who reports the theft or loss in accordance with Section 923(g)(6) of Title 18 of the United States Code, or the successor provision thereto, and applicable regulations issued thereto.
(d) Any person whose firearm was lost or stolen prior to January 1, 2017.
25260.
 Pursuant to Section 11108, every sheriff or police chief shall submit a description of each firearm which has been reported lost or stolen directly into the Department of Justice Automated Firearms System.
25265.
 (a) Every person who violates Section 25250 is, for a first violation, guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
(b) Every person who violates Section 25250 is, for a second violation, guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(c) Every person who violates Section 25250 is, for a third or subsequent violation, guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
25270.
 Every person reporting a lost or stolen firearm pursuant to Section 25250 shall report the make, model, and serial number of the firearm, if known by the person.
25280.
 This division does not preclude or preempt a local ordinance that imposes additional penalties or requirements in regard to reporting the theft or loss of a firearm.

SEC. 3.

 Section 26835 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

26835.
 (a)  A licensee shall conspicuously  post conspicuously  within the licensed premises the following warnings in block letters not less than one inch in height:
(1) “FIREARMS MUST BE HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND SECURELY STORED TO PREVENT ACCESS BY CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED USERS. CALIFORNIA HAS STRICT LAWS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS, AND YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THEM. VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL AT HTTPS://OAG.CA.GOV/FIREARMS FOR INFORMATION ON FIREARM LAWS APPLICABLE TO YOU AND HOW YOU CAN COMPLY.” 
(2) (a)  “IF YOU KEEP A LOADED  FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OBTAINS IT AND USES IT, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH, OR CARRIES IT TO A PUBLIC PLACE, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE DEVICE,  TO KEEP IT FROM TEMPORARILY FUNCTIONING.”
(3) (b)  “CHILDREN MAY BE UNABLE TO DISTINGUISH FIREARMS FROM TOYS AND MAY OPERATE FIREARMS, CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH. IF YOU KEEP A FIREARM  “IF YOU KEEP A PISTOL, REVOLVER, OR OTHER FIREARM CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED UPON THE PERSON,  WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE GAINS ACCESS TO THE FIREARM FIREARM,  AND CARRIES IT OFF-PREMISES, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER, OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE DEVICE,  TO KEEP IT FROM TEMPORARILY FUNCTIONING.”
(4) (c)  “YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A SIGNIFICANT FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, IF YOU KEEP A FIREARM WHERE A MINOR IS LIKELY TO ACCESS IT OR IF A MINOR OBTAINS AND IMPROPERLY USES IT, OR CARRIES IT OFF OF THE PREMISES TO A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT,  “IF YOU KEEP ANY FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE GAINS ACCESS TO THE FIREARM, AND CARRIES IT OFF-PREMISES TO A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000),  UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER CONTAINER,  OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE.”
(5) (d)  “IF YOU NEGLIGENTLY STORE OR LEAVE A LOADED  FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL CONTROL,  WHERE A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS LIKELY TO ACCESS IT, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A SIGNIFICANT FINE,  FINE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000),  UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER CONTAINER,  OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE.”
(6) (e)  “DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD, A SUBSTANCE KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.”
(7) (f)  “FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT IF YOU DO NOT TAKE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE FIREARM THAT YOU ARE ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP OF WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE INITIAL BACKGROUND CHECK PAPERWORK, THEN YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS A SECOND TIME IN ORDER TO TAKE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THAT FIREARM.”
(8) (g)  “NO PERSON SHALL MAKE AN APPLICATION TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE FIREARM  PISTOL, REVOLVER, OR OTHER FIREARM CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED UPON THE PERSON  WITHIN ANY 30-DAY PERIOD AND NO DELIVERY SHALL BE MADE TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS MADE AN APPLICATION TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE FIREARM  PISTOL, REVOLVER, OR OTHER FIREARM CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED UPON THE PERSON  WITHIN ANY 30-DAY PERIOD.”
(9) (h)  “IF A FIREARM YOU OWN OR POSSESS IS LOST OR STOLEN, YOU MUST REPORT THE LOSS OR THEFT TO A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHERE THE LOSS OR THEFT OCCURRED WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE TIME YOU KNEW OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE FIREARM HAD BEEN LOST OR STOLEN.”
(b) (1) In addition to the notice required by subdivision (a), a licensee shall post conspicuously within the licensed premises, on a contrasting background and written in block letters not less than one inch in height, an additional notice containing the following statement:
“WARNING:
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING DISTRESS OR DEPRESSION OR IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL 988 (THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE).
ACCESS TO A FIREARM IN THE HOME SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF SUICIDE, DEATH, AND INJURY DURING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISPUTES, AND THE UNINTENTIONAL DEATH AND TRAUMATIC INJURY TO CHILDREN, HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, AND GUESTS.”
(2) The statement in paragraph (1) shall be posted on the counter of one of the main gun displays or within five feet of the cash register. In the case that posting the statement on the counter of a gun display or within five feet of the cash register is impossible, the licensed dealer shall post the statement conspicuously within the licensed premises. The statement shall not be placed on the floor or the ceiling of the premises.
(3) The word “WARNING” in paragraph (1) shall be on a separate line above the other text in the statement.
(4) The sentence “IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING DISTRESS OR DEPRESSION OR IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL 988 (THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE).” in paragraph (1) shall be on a separate line below “WARNING” and above the other text in the statement.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.

SEC. 3.5.

 Section 26835 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

26835.
 (a)  A licensee shall conspicuously  post conspicuously  within the licensed premises the following warnings in block letters not less than one inch in height:
(1) “FIREARMS MUST BE HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND SECURELY STORED TO PREVENT ACCESS BY CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED USERS. CALIFORNIA HAS STRICT LAWS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS, AND YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THEM. VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL AT HTTPS://OAG.CA.GOV/FIREARMS FOR INFORMATION ON FIREARM LAWS APPLICABLE TO YOU AND HOW YOU CAN COMPLY.” 
(2) (a)  “IF YOU KEEP A LOADED  FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OBTAINS IT AND USES IT, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH, OR CARRIES IT TO A PUBLIC PLACE, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE DEVICE,  TO KEEP IT FROM TEMPORARILY FUNCTIONING.”
(3) (b)  “CHILDREN MAY BE UNABLE TO DISTINGUISH FIREARMS FROM TOYS AND MAY OPERATE FIREARMS, CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH. IF YOU KEEP A FIREARM  “IF YOU KEEP A PISTOL, REVOLVER, OR OTHER FIREARM CAPABLE OF BEING CONCEALED UPON THE PERSON,  WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE GAINS ACCESS TO THE FIREARM FIREARM,  AND CARRIES IT OFF-PREMISES, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER, OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE DEVICE,  TO KEEP IT FROM TEMPORARILY FUNCTIONING.”
(4) (c)  “YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A SIGNIFICANT FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, IF YOU KEEP A FIREARM WHERE A MINOR IS LIKELY TO ACCESS IT OR IF A MINOR OBTAINS AND IMPROPERLY USES IT, OR CARRIES IT OFF OF THE PREMISES TO A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT,  “IF YOU KEEP ANY FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE GAINS ACCESS TO THE FIREARM, AND CARRIES IT OFF-PREMISES TO A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000),  UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER CONTAINER,  OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE.”
(5) (d)  “IF YOU NEGLIGENTLY STORE OR LEAVE A LOADED  FIREARM WITHIN ANY PREMISES UNDER YOUR CUSTODY OR CONTROL CONTROL,  WHERE A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS LIKELY TO ACCESS IT, YOU MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A SIGNIFICANT FINE,  FINE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000),  UNLESS YOU STORED THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER CONTAINER,  OR LOCKED THE FIREARM WITH A LOCKING DEVICE.”
(6) (e)  “DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD, A SUBSTANCE KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.”
(7) (f)  “FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT IF YOU DO NOT TAKE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE FIREARM THAT YOU ARE ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP OF WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE INITIAL BACKGROUND CHECK PAPERWORK, THEN YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS A SECOND TIME IN ORDER TO TAKE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THAT FIREARM.”
(8) (g)  “NO PERSON SHALL MAKE AN APPLICATION TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE FIREARM WITHIN ANY 30-DAY PERIOD AND NO DELIVERY SHALL BE MADE TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS MADE AN APPLICATION TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE FIREARM WITHIN ANY 30-DAY PERIOD.”
(9) (h)  “IF A FIREARM YOU OWN OR POSSESS IS LOST OR STOLEN, YOU MUST REPORT THE LOSS OR THEFT TO A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHERE THE LOSS OR THEFT OCCURRED WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE TIME YOU KNEW OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE FIREARM HAD BEEN LOST OR STOLEN.”
(b) (1)  In addition to the notice required by subdivision (a), a licensee shall post conspicuously within the licensed premises, on a contrasting background and written in block letters not less than one inch in height, an additional notice containing the following statement: 
“WARNING:
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING DISTRESS OR DEPRESSION OR IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL 988 (THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE).
ACCESS TO A FIREARM IN THE HOME SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF SUICIDE, DEATH, AND INJURY DURING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISPUTES, AND THE UNINTENTIONAL DEATH AND TRAUMATIC INJURY TO CHILDREN, HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, AND GUESTS.”
(2) The statement in paragraph (1) shall be posted on the counter of one of the main gun displays or within five feet of the cash register. In the case that posting the statement on the counter of a gun display or within five feet of the cash register is impossible, the licensed dealer shall post the statement conspicuously within the licensed premises. The statement shall not be placed on the floor or the ceiling of the premises.
(3) The word “WARNING” in paragraph (1) shall be on a separate line above the other text in the statement.
(4) The sentence “IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING DISTRESS OR DEPRESSION OR IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL 988 (THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE).” in paragraph (1) shall be on a separate line below “WARNING” and above the other text in the statement.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.

SEC. 4.

 Section 27535 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

27535.
 (a) A No  person shall not  make an application to purchase more than one firearm handgun  within any 30-day period. This subdivision does not authorize a person to make an application to purchase a combination of firearms, completed frames or receivers, or firearm precursor parts within the same 30-day period. 
(b) Subdivision (a) does shall  not apply to any of the following:
(1) Any law enforcement agency.
(2) Any agency duly authorized to perform law enforcement duties.
(3) Any state or local correctional facility.
(4) Any private security company licensed to do business in California.
(5) Any person who is properly identified as a full-time paid peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, and who is authorized to, and does carry a firearm during the course and scope of employment as a peace officer.
(6) Any motion picture, television, or video production company or entertainment or theatrical company whose production by its nature involves the use of a firearm.
(7) Any person who may, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 27600), Article 3 (commencing with Section 27650), or Article 4 (commencing with Section 27700), claim an exemption from the waiting period set forth in Section 27540.
(8) Any private party transaction where the seller is, at the time of the transaction, required under state law or by court order to relinquish all firearms. transaction conducted through a licensed firearms dealer pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050). 
(9) Any private party transaction where the seller is any of the following:
(A) The personal representative of a decedent’s estate who is transferring the firearms to one or more heirs or beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate pursuant to the decedent’s will or the laws of intestate succession.
(B) The holder of the decedent’s property who is transferring the firearms pursuant to Section 13101 of the Probate Code to the successor of the decedent, as defined in Section 13006 of the Probate Code, or to the surviving spouse of the decedent pursuant to Section 13500 of the Probate Code.
(C) The trustee of a trust who is transferring the firearms to one or more trust beneficiaries upon the death of a settlor of the trust.
(10) (9)  Any person who is licensed as a collector pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, and has a current certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
(11) (10)  The exchange of a firearm handgun  where the dealer purchased that firearm from the person seeking the exchange within the 30-day period immediately preceding the date of exchange or replacement.
(12) (11)  The replacement of a firearm if handgun when  the person’s firearm handgun  was lost or stolen, and the person reported that firearm lost or stolen pursuant to Section 25250 prior to the completion of the application to purchase the replacement. replacement handgun. 
(13) (12)  The return of any firearm handgun  to its owner.
(14) (13)  A community college that is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to present the law enforcement academy basic course or other commission-certified law enforcement training.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025.

SEC. 4.5.

 Section 27535 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

27535.
 (a)   A person shall not make an application to purchase more than one firearm within any 30-day period. This subdivision does not authorize a person to make an application to purchase a combination of firearms, completed frames or receivers, or firearm precursor parts within the same 30-day period. 
(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any of the following:
(1) Any law enforcement agency.
(2) Any agency duly authorized to perform law enforcement duties.
(3) Any state or local correctional facility.
(4) Any private security company licensed to do business in California.
(5) Any person who is properly identified as a full-time paid peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, and who is authorized to, and does does,  carry a firearm during the course and scope of employment as a peace officer.
(6) Any motion picture, television, or video production company or entertainment or theatrical company whose production by its nature involves the use of a firearm.
(7) Any person who may, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 27600), Article 3 (commencing with Section 27650), or Article 4 (commencing with Section 27700), claim an exemption from the waiting period set forth in Section 27540.
(8) Any private party transaction where the seller is, at the time of the transaction, required under state law or by court order to relinquish all firearms.
(9) Any private party transaction where the seller is any of the following:
(A) The personal representative of a decedent’s estate who is transferring the firearms to one or more heirs or beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate pursuant to the decedent’s will or the laws of intestate succession.
(B) The holder of the decedent’s property who is transferring the firearms pursuant to Section 13101 of the Probate Code to the successor of the decedent, as defined in Section 13006 of the Probate Code, or to the surviving spouse of the decedent pursuant to Section 13500 of the Probate Code.
(C) The trustee of a trust who is transferring the firearms to one or more trust beneficiaries upon the death of a settlor of the trust.
(10) (8)  Any person who is licensed as a collector pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, and has a current certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
(11) (9)  The exchange of a firearm where the dealer purchased that firearm from the person seeking the exchange within the 30-day period immediately preceding the date of exchange or replacement.
(12) (10)  The replacement of a firearm if when  the person’s firearm was lost or stolen, and the person reported that firearm lost or stolen pursuant to Section 25250 prior to the completion of the application to purchase the replacement. replacement firearm. 
(13) (11)  The return of any firearm to its owner.
(14) (12)  A community college that is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to present the law enforcement academy basic course or other commission-certified law enforcement training.
(c) (13)  This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025. A transaction completed through a licensed firearms dealer pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050) if both of the following conditions apply: 
(A) The transferor is an executor or administrator of an estate.
(B) The transferee is a person acquiring ownership of the firearm by bequest or intestate succession from the estate.
(14) The purchase of a firearm that is not a handgun or a finished frame or receiver by a person who has been issued a valid hunting license by the state.
(15) The purchase of a firearm that is not a handgun acquired at an auction or similar event conducted by a nonprofit public benefit or mutual benefit corporation to fund the activities of that corporation or local chapters of that corporation.
SEC. 5.
 (a) Section 1.1 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 16520 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 857. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 16520 of the Penal Code, and (3) Assembly Bill 1673 is not enacted or as enacted does not amend that section, and (4) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 857, in which case Sections 1, 1.2, and 1.3 of this bill shall not become operative.
(b) Section 1.2 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 16520 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1673. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 16520 of the Penal Code, (3) Assembly Bill 857 is not enacted or as enacted does not amend that section, and (4) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1673, in which case Sections 1, 1.1, and 1.3 of this bill shall not become operative.
(c) Section 1.3 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 16520 of the Penal Code proposed by this bill, Assembly Bill 857, and Assembly Bill 1673. It shall only become operative if (1) all three bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) all three bills amend Section 16520 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 857 and Assembly Bill 1673, in which case Sections 1, 1.1, and 1.2 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 6.
 Section 3.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 26835 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1674. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 26835 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1674, in which case Section 3 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 7.
 Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 27535 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1674. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 27535 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1674, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 8.
 No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution for certain costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district because, in that regard, this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.
However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.