CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1507Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 27573 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1507, as introduced, Gallagher. Firearms: state property.Existing law generally regulates the sale and transfer of firearms, including, among other things, requiring transactions of firearms to be completed through a licensed firearms dealer. Existing law generally makes a violation of the requirements relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm a misdemeanor.Existing law, except as specifically exempted, prohibits an officer, employee, operator, lessee, or licensee of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, as defined, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on the property or in the buildings that comprise the OC Fair and Event Center, as specified.Existing law, except as exempted, prohibits a state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state-owned property, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property, as specified.This bill would additionally exempt events hosted by a youth sport shooting organization, a youth hunting organization, or a nonprofit conservation organization.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 27573 of the Penal Code is amended to read:27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1507Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 27573 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1507, as introduced, Gallagher. Firearms: state property.Existing law generally regulates the sale and transfer of firearms, including, among other things, requiring transactions of firearms to be completed through a licensed firearms dealer. Existing law generally makes a violation of the requirements relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm a misdemeanor.Existing law, except as specifically exempted, prohibits an officer, employee, operator, lessee, or licensee of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, as defined, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on the property or in the buildings that comprise the OC Fair and Event Center, as specified.Existing law, except as exempted, prohibits a state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state-owned property, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property, as specified.This bill would additionally exempt events hosted by a youth sport shooting organization, a youth hunting organization, or a nonprofit conservation organization.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1507 Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 17, 2023 Introduced by Assembly Member Gallagher February 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 27573 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1507, as introduced, Gallagher. Firearms: state property. Existing law generally regulates the sale and transfer of firearms, including, among other things, requiring transactions of firearms to be completed through a licensed firearms dealer. Existing law generally makes a violation of the requirements relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm a misdemeanor.Existing law, except as specifically exempted, prohibits an officer, employee, operator, lessee, or licensee of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, as defined, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on the property or in the buildings that comprise the OC Fair and Event Center, as specified.Existing law, except as exempted, prohibits a state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state-owned property, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property, as specified.This bill would additionally exempt events hosted by a youth sport shooting organization, a youth hunting organization, or a nonprofit conservation organization. Existing law generally regulates the sale and transfer of firearms, including, among other things, requiring transactions of firearms to be completed through a licensed firearms dealer. Existing law generally makes a violation of the requirements relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm a misdemeanor. Existing law, except as specifically exempted, prohibits an officer, employee, operator, lessee, or licensee of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, as defined, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on the property or in the buildings that comprise the OC Fair and Event Center, as specified. Existing law, except as exempted, prohibits a state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state-owned property, from contracting for, authorizing, or allowing the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property, as specified. This bill would additionally exempt events hosted by a youth sport shooting organization, a youth hunting organization, or a nonprofit conservation organization. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 27573 of the Penal Code is amended to read:27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 27573 of the Penal Code is amended to read:27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. SECTION 1. Section 27573 of the Penal Code is amended to read: ### SECTION 1. 27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. 27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. 27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state.(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency.(2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties.(3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023.(4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties.(5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code.(6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization.(7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization. 27573. (a) A state officer or employee, or operator, lessee, or licensee of any state property, shall not contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property or in the buildings that sit on state property or property otherwise owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the state. (b) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) A gun buyback event held by a law enforcement agency. (2) The sale of a firearm by a public administrator, public conservator, or public guardian within the course of their duties. (3) The sale of a firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition on state property that occurs pursuant to a contract that was entered into before January 1, 2023. (4) The purchase of firearms, firearm precursor parts, or ammunition on state property by a law enforcement agency in the course of its regular duties. (5) The sale or purchase of a firearm pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code. (6) A fundraising event hosted by a youth sport shooting organization or youth hunting organization. (7) A fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit conservation organization.