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1-Assembly Bill No. 1420 CHAPTER 245An act to amend Sections 26720, 26725, 26800, and 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. [ Approved by Governor September 26, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State September 26, 2023. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1420, Berman. Firearms.Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 26720 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.SEC. 2. Section 26725 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.SEC. 3. Section 26800 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.SEC. 4. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.SEC. 4.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
1+Enrolled September 18, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 14, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 14, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 08, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 23, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1420Introduced by Assembly Member BermanFebruary 17, 2023An act to amend Sections 26720, 26725, 26800, and 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1420, Berman. Firearms.Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 26720 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.SEC. 2. Section 26725 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.SEC. 3. Section 26800 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.SEC. 4. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.SEC. 4.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
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3- Assembly Bill No. 1420 CHAPTER 245An act to amend Sections 26720, 26725, 26800, and 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. [ Approved by Governor September 26, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State September 26, 2023. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1420, Berman. Firearms.Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
3+ Enrolled September 18, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 14, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 14, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 08, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 23, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1420Introduced by Assembly Member BermanFebruary 17, 2023An act to amend Sections 26720, 26725, 26800, and 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1420, Berman. Firearms.Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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2133 Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.
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2335 Existing law subjects a license to sell, lease, or transfer firearms to forfeiture for a violation of regulations on the transfer of firearms, except for violations of specified provisions relating to the storage and inspection of firearms. Existing law authorizes the department to conduct inspections of firearm dealers for compliance with specified provisions. Existing law authorizes the Department of Justice to assess a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against a licensee that violates any provision that subjects that licensee to forfeiture of that license.
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2537 This bill would instead authorize the department to conduct inspections and assess that fine for any violation of provisions relating to regulation of those licenses, for violations of specified provisions regulating the sale of secondhand firearms, and for violations of other applicable state law. The bill would make other technical changes regarding the regulation of licenses.
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2739 Existing law requires the department to maintain and make available, upon request, information concerning, among other things, the number of firearms dealers found to have violated specified laws with knowledge or gross negligence.
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2941 This bill would require the department to also maintain and make available the number of firearms dealers who have violated any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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3143 Existing law requires the register or record of electronic transfer of a firearm to contain specified information, including, among other things, the purchasers address and telephone number.
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3345 This bill would additionally require that register or record to include the purchasers email address for transactions on and after September 1, 2025.
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3547 This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 574 to be operative only if this bill and AB 574 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.
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4153 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 26720 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.SEC. 2. Section 26725 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.SEC. 3. Section 26800 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.SEC. 4. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.SEC. 4.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
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4355 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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4759 SECTION 1. Section 26720 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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4961 SECTION 1. Section 26720 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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5365 26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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5567 26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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5769 26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.(2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.(b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.(c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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6173 26720. (a) The Department of Justice may conduct inspections of dealers at least every three years to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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6375 (1) Commencing on January 1, 2024, the department shall conduct inspections of all dealers, except a dealer specified in subdivision (c), at least once every three years, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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6577 (2) Inspections of dealers pursuant to this subdivision shall include an audit of dealer records that includes a sampling of at least 25 percent but no more than 50 percent of each record type.
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6779 (b) The department may assess an annual fee, not to exceed one hundred fifteen dollars ($115), to cover the reasonable cost of maintaining the list described in Section 26715, including the cost of inspections.
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6981 (c) A dealer whose place of business is located in a jurisdiction that has adopted an inspection program to ensure compliance with firearms law is exempt from that portion of the departments fee that relates to the cost of inspections. The applicant is responsible for providing evidence to the department that the jurisdiction in which the business is located has the inspection program. The department may inspect a dealer who is exempt from mandatory inspections under subdivision (b) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law.
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7183 SEC. 2. Section 26725 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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7385 SEC. 2. Section 26725 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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7789 26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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7991 26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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8193 26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:(a) The number of inspections conducted and the amount of fees collected pursuant to Section 26720.(b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.(c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.(d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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8597 26725. The Department of Justice shall maintain and make available upon request information concerning all of the following:
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89101 (b) A listing of exempted jurisdictions, as defined in Section 26720.
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91103 (c) The number of dealers removed from the centralized list defined in Section 26715.
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93105 (d) The number of dealers found to have violated a provision listed in Section 16575 and any other applicable state law with knowledge or gross negligence.
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95107 SEC. 3. Section 26800 of the Penal Code is amended to read:26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.
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97109 SEC. 3. Section 26800 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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101113 26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.
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103115 26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.
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105117 26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:(1) Subdivision (c) of Section 26890.(2) Subdivision (d) of Section 26890.(3) Subdivision (b) of Section 26900.(b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:(1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.(2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.(c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.
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109121 26800. (a) A license under this chapter is subject to forfeiture for a violation of any of the prohibitions and requirements of this article, except those stated in the following provisions:
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117129 (b) The department may assess a civil fine against a licensee, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for any breach of a prohibition or requirement of this title, including any regulations promulgated to implement this title, Sections 21628.2, 21636, and 21640 of the Business and Professions Code, and any other applicable state law. The department may assess a civil fine, in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), for a violation of a prohibition or requirement of this article that subjects the license to forfeiture under subdivision (a), for either of the following:
118130
119131 (1) The licensee has received written notification from the department regarding the violation and subsequently failed to take corrective action in a timely manner.
120132
121133 (2) The licensee is otherwise determined by the department to have knowingly or with gross negligence violated the prohibition or requirement.
122134
123135 (c) The department may adopt regulations setting fine amounts and providing a process for a licensee to appeal a fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (b).
124136
125137 (d) Moneys received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Dealers Record of Sale Special Account of the General Fund, to be available, upon appropriation, for expenditure by the department to offset the reasonable costs of firearms-related regulatory and enforcement activities related to the sale, purchase, manufacturing, lawful or unlawful possession, loan, or transfer of firearms pursuant to any provision listed in Section 16580.
126138
127139 (e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022.
128140
129141 SEC. 4. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
130142
131143 SEC. 4. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
132144
133145 ### SEC. 4.
134146
135147 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
136148
137149 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
138150
139151 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
140152
141153
142154
143155 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
144156
145157 (1) The date and time of sale.
146158
147159 (2) The make of firearm.
148160
149161 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
150162
151163 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
152164
153165 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
154166
155167 (6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.
156168
157169 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
158170
159171 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
160172
161173 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
162174
163175 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
164176
165177 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
166178
167179 (12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.
168180
169181 (13) Caliber.
170182
171183 (14) Type of firearm.
172184
173185 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
174186
175187 (16) Barrel length.
176188
177189 (17) Color of the firearm.
178190
179191 (18) Full name of purchaser.
180192
181193 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
182194
183195 (20) Purchasers local address.
184196
185197 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
186198
187199 (22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.
188200
189201 (23) Identification of purchaser.
190202
191203 (24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
192204
193205 (25) Purchasers complete telephone number.
194206
195207 (26) Purchasers occupation.
196208
197209 (27) Purchasers gender.
198210
199211 (28) Purchasers physical description.
200212
201213 (29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
202214
203215 (30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
204216
205217 (31) Signature of purchaser.
206218
207219 (32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
208220
209221 (33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
210222
211223 (34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
212224
213225 (35) The establishment number, if assigned.
214226
215227 (36) The dealers complete business telephone number.
216228
217229 (37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
218230
219231 (38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
220232
221233 (39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.
222234
223235 (40) A statement informing the purchaser, after their ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
224236
225237 (A) Upon their application, the Department of Justice shall furnish them any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.
226238
227239 (B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.
228240
229241 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
230242
231243 (41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
232244
233245 (b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.
234246
235247 (c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.
236248
237249 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
238250
239251 SEC. 4.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
240252
241253 SEC. 4.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
242254
243255 ### SEC. 4.5.
244256
245257 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
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247259 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
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249261 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:(1) The date and time of sale.(2) The make of firearm.(3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.(4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.(5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.(6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9) Serial number, if applicable.(10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.(11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.(12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.(13) Caliber.(14) Type of firearm.(15) If the firearm is new or used.(16) Barrel length.(17) Color of the firearm.(18) Full name of purchaser.(19) Purchasers complete date of birth.(20) Purchasers local address.(21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.(22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.(23) Identification of purchaser.(24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(25) Purchasers complete telephone number.(26) Purchasers occupation.(27) Purchasers gender.(28) Purchasers physical description.(29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(31) Signature of purchaser.(32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(35) The establishment number, if assigned.(36) The dealers complete business telephone number.(37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.(40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:(A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.(B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.(C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.(41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.(b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.(c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.(d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.(e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
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252264
253265 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
254266
255267 (1) The date and time of sale.
256268
257269 (2) The make of firearm.
258270
259271 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
260272
261273 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
262274
263275 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
264276
265277 (6) The purchasers firearm safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of this title.
266278
267279 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
268280
269281 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
270282
271283 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
272284
273285 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
274286
275287 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
276288
277289 (12) If the firearm is not a handgun and does not have a serial number, identification number, or mark assigned to it, a notation as to that fact.
278290
279291 (13) Caliber.
280292
281293 (14) Type of firearm.
282294
283295 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
284296
285297 (16) Barrel length.
286298
287299 (17) Color of the firearm.
288300
289301 (18) Full name of purchaser.
290302
291303 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
292304
293305 (20) Purchasers local address.
294306
295307 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
296308
297309 (22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.
298310
299311 (23) Identification of purchaser.
300312
301313 (24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
302314
303315 (25) Purchasers complete telephone number.
304316
305317 (26) Purchasers occupation.
306318
307319 (27) Purchasers gender.
308320
309321 (28) Purchasers physical description.
310322
311323 (29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
312324
313325 (30) Yes or no answer to questions that prohibit purchase, including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or an offense described in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9, the purchasers status as a person described in Section 8100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether the purchaser is a person who has been adjudicated by a court to be a danger to others or found not guilty by reason of insanity, and whether the purchaser is a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial or placed under conservatorship by a court pursuant to Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
314326
315327 (31) Signature of purchaser.
316328
317329 (32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
318330
319331 (33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
320332
321333 (34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
322334
323335 (35) The establishment number, if assigned.
324336
325337 (36) The dealers complete business telephone number.
326338
327339 (37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
328340
329341 (38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
330342
331343 (39) A statement of the penalties for signing a fictitious name or address, knowingly furnishing any incorrect information, or knowingly omitting any information required to be provided for the register.
332344
333345 (40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
334346
335347 (A) Upon application, the Department of Justice shall furnish to the purchaser any information reported to the department as it relates to their ownership of that firearm.
336348
337349 (B) The purchaser is entitled to file a report of their acquisition, disposition, or ownership of a firearm with the department pursuant to Section 28000.
338350
339351 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
340352
341353 (41) For transactions on and after January 1, 2015, the purchasers firearm safety certificate number, except that in the case of a handgun, the number from an unexpired handgun safety certificate may be used.
342354
343355 (b) The purchaser shall provide the purchasers right thumbprint on the register in a manner prescribed by the department. No exception to this requirement shall be permitted except by regulations adopted by the department.
344356
345357 (c) The firearms dealer shall record on the register or record of electronic transfer the date that the firearm is delivered, together with the firearm dealers signature indicating delivery of the firearm.
346358
347359 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
348360
349361 (e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
350362
351363 SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
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353365 SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
354366
355367 SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 574. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2024, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 574, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.
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