Today's Law As Amended


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SB-710 Silencers.(2017-2018)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 2023 is added to the Fish and Game Code, to read:

2023.
 An individual in lawful possession of a device that will silence, suppress, or muffle the sound or natural report of a firearm when the firearm is discharged may use that device to hunt a bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian for which the individual is licensed if the firearm to which the device is attached is lawfully possessed.

SEC. 2.

 Section 33410 of the Penal Code is repealed.

33410.
 Any person, firm, or corporation who within this state possesses a silencer is guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 or by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.