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1-Assembly Bill No. 574 CHAPTER 237An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 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 574, Jones-Sawyer. Firearms: dealer records of sale.Existing law requires, except as exempted, any sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer, as specified.Existing law requires each firearm dealer to keep a register or record of each firearm transaction and requires that register or record to include certain specified information, including information about the purchaser, information about the firearm, and the answers to certain questions by the purchaser or transferee relating to their eligibility to own or possess a firearm.This bill would, beginning on March 1, 2025, additionally require the register or record to include the acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the past 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 1420 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1420 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 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.(8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.(9)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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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. 1.5. 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. 2. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 2.5. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.(b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
1+Enrolled September 18, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 13, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 08, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 01, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 574Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-SawyerFebruary 08, 2023An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 574, Jones-Sawyer. Firearms: dealer records of sale.Existing law requires, except as exempted, any sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer, as specified.Existing law requires each firearm dealer to keep a register or record of each firearm transaction and requires that register or record to include certain specified information, including information about the purchaser, information about the firearm, and the answers to certain questions by the purchaser or transferee relating to their eligibility to own or possess a firearm.This bill would, beginning on March 1, 2025, additionally require the register or record to include the acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the past 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 1420 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1420 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 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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. 1.5. 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. 2. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 2.5. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.(b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
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3- Assembly Bill No. 574 CHAPTER 237An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 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 574, Jones-Sawyer. Firearms: dealer records of sale.Existing law requires, except as exempted, any sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer, as specified.Existing law requires each firearm dealer to keep a register or record of each firearm transaction and requires that register or record to include certain specified information, including information about the purchaser, information about the firearm, and the answers to certain questions by the purchaser or transferee relating to their eligibility to own or possess a firearm.This bill would, beginning on March 1, 2025, additionally require the register or record to include the acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the past 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 1420 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1420 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 13, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 08, 2023 Amended IN Senate September 01, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 574Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-SawyerFebruary 08, 2023An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 28160 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 574, Jones-Sawyer. Firearms: dealer records of sale.Existing law requires, except as exempted, any sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer, as specified.Existing law requires each firearm dealer to keep a register or record of each firearm transaction and requires that register or record to include certain specified information, including information about the purchaser, information about the firearm, and the answers to certain questions by the purchaser or transferee relating to their eligibility to own or possess a firearm.This bill would, beginning on March 1, 2025, additionally require the register or record to include the acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the past 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 1420 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1420 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 requires, except as exempted, any sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer, as specified.Existing law requires each firearm dealer to keep a register or record of each firearm transaction and requires that register or record to include certain specified information, including information about the purchaser, information about the firearm, and the answers to certain questions by the purchaser or transferee relating to their eligibility to own or possess a firearm.This bill would, beginning on March 1, 2025, additionally require the register or record to include the acknowledgment by the purchaser or transferee that they have, within the past 30 days, confirmed possession of every firearm that they own or possess.This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by AB 1420 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1420 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.
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3547 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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. 1.5. 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. 2. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 2.5. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.(b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
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3951 ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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4153 SECTION 1. 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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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4355 SECTION 1. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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4759 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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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4961 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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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5163 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Signature of purchaser.(31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(34) The establishment number, if assigned.(35) The dealers complete business telephone number.(36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(38) 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.(39) 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.(40) 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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5567 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
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5769 (1) The date and time of sale.
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5971 (2) The make of firearm.
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6173 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
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6375 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
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6577 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
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6779 (6) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.
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6981 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
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7183 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
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7385 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
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7587 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
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7789 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
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7991 (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.
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8193 (13) Caliber.
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8395 (14) Type of firearm.
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8597 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
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8799 (16) Barrel length.
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89101 (17) Color of the firearm.
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91103 (18) Full name of purchaser.
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93105 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
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95107 (20) Purchasers local address.
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97109 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
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99111 (22) Identification of purchaser.
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101113 (23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
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103115 (24) Purchasers complete telephone number.
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105117 (25) Purchasers occupation.
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107119 (26) Purchasers gender.
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109121 (27) Purchasers physical description.
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111123 (28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
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113125 (29) 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.
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115127 (30) Signature of purchaser.
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117129 (31) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
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119131 (32) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
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121133 (33) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
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123135 (34) The establishment number, if assigned.
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125137 (35) The dealers complete business telephone number.
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127139 (36) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
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129141 (37) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
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131143 (38) 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.
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133145 (39) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
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135147 (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.
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137149 (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.
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139151 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
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141153 (40) 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.
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143155 (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.
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145157 (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.
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147159 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
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149161 (e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
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151163 SEC. 1.5. 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.
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153165 SEC. 1.5. Section 28160 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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157169 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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159171 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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161173 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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163175
164176
165177 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
166178
167179 (1) The date and time of sale.
168180
169181 (2) The make of firearm.
170182
171183 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
172184
173185 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
174186
175187 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
176188
177189 (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.
178190
179191 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
180192
181193 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
182194
183195 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
184196
185197 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
186198
187199 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
188200
189201 (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.
190202
191203 (13) Caliber.
192204
193205 (14) Type of firearm.
194206
195207 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
196208
197209 (16) Barrel length.
198210
199211 (17) Color of the firearm.
200212
201213 (18) Full name of purchaser.
202214
203215 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
204216
205217 (20) Purchasers local address.
206218
207219 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
208220
209221 (22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.
210222
211223 (23) Identification of purchaser.
212224
213225 (24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
214226
215227 (25) Purchasers complete telephone number.
216228
217229 (26) Purchasers occupation.
218230
219231 (27) Purchasers gender.
220232
221233 (28) Purchasers physical description.
222234
223235 (29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
224236
225237 (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.
226238
227239 (31) Signature of purchaser.
228240
229241 (32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
230242
231243 (33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
232244
233245 (34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
234246
235247 (35) The establishment number, if assigned.
236248
237249 (36) The dealers complete business telephone number.
238250
239251 (37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
240252
241253 (38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
242254
243255 (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.
244256
245257 (40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
246258
247259 (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.
248260
249261 (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.
250262
251263 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
252264
253265 (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.
254266
255267 (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.
256268
257269 (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.
258270
259271 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
260272
261273 (e) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2025, and, as of January 1, 2026, is repealed.
262274
263275 SEC. 2. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.
264276
265277 SEC. 2. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
266278
267279 ### SEC. 2.
268280
269281 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.
270282
271283 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.
272284
273285 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) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.(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) Identification of purchaser.(23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).(24) Purchasers complete telephone number.(25) Purchasers occupation.(26) Purchasers gender.(27) Purchasers physical description.(28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.(29) 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.(30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(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 operative on March 1, 2025.
274286
275287
276288
277289 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
278290
279291 (1) The date and time of sale.
280292
281293 (2) The make of firearm.
282294
283295 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
284296
285297 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
286298
287299 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
288300
289301 (6) For transactions occurring on or after January 1, 2003, the purchasers handgun safety certificate number issued pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10, or pursuant to former Article 8 (commencing with Section 12800) of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of Part 4, as that article read at any time from when it became operative on January 1, 2003, to when it was repealed by the Deadly Weapons Recodification Act of 2010.
290302
291303 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
292304
293305 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
294306
295307 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
296308
297309 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
298310
299311 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
300312
301313 (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.
302314
303315 (13) Caliber.
304316
305317 (14) Type of firearm.
306318
307319 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
308320
309321 (16) Barrel length.
310322
311323 (17) Color of the firearm.
312324
313325 (18) Full name of purchaser.
314326
315327 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
316328
317329 (20) Purchasers local address.
318330
319331 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
320332
321333 (22) Identification of purchaser.
322334
323335 (23) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
324336
325337 (24) Purchasers complete telephone number.
326338
327339 (25) Purchasers occupation.
328340
329341 (26) Purchasers gender.
330342
331343 (27) Purchasers physical description.
332344
333345 (28) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
334346
335347 (29) 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.
336348
337349 (30) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.
338350
339351 (31) Signature of purchaser.
340352
341353 (32) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
342354
343355 (33) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
344356
345357 (34) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
346358
347359 (35) The establishment number, if assigned.
348360
349361 (36) The dealers complete business telephone number.
350362
351363 (37) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
352364
353365 (38) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
354366
355367 (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.
356368
357369 (40) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
358370
359371 (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.
360372
361373 (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.
362374
363375 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
364376
365377 (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.
366378
367379 (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.
368380
369381 (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.
370382
371383 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
372384
373385 (e) This section shall become operative on March 1, 2025.
374386
375387 SEC. 2.5. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.
376388
377389 SEC. 2.5. Section 28160 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
378390
379391 ### SEC. 2.5.
380392
381393 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.
382394
383395 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.
384396
385397 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) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.(32) Signature of purchaser.(33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.(34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.(35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.(36) The establishment number, if assigned.(37) The dealers complete business telephone number.(38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).(39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.(40) 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.(41) 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.(42) 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 operative on March 1, 2025.
386398
387399
388400
389401 28160. (a) For all firearms, the register or record of electronic transfer shall include all of the following information:
390402
391403 (1) The date and time of sale.
392404
393405 (2) The make of firearm.
394406
395407 (3) Peace officer exemption status pursuant to the provisions listed in subdivision (c) of Section 16585, and the agency name.
396408
397409 (4) Any applicable waiting period exemption information.
398410
399411 (5) California Firearms Dealer number issued pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 26700) of Chapter 2.
400412
401413 (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.
402414
403415 (7) Manufacturers name if stamped on the firearm.
404416
405417 (8) Model name or number, if stamped on the firearm.
406418
407419 (9) Serial number, if applicable.
408420
409421 (10) Other number, if more than one serial number is stamped on the firearm.
410422
411423 (11) Any identification number or mark assigned to the firearm pursuant to Section 23910.
412424
413425 (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.
414426
415427 (13) Caliber.
416428
417429 (14) Type of firearm.
418430
419431 (15) If the firearm is new or used.
420432
421433 (16) Barrel length.
422434
423435 (17) Color of the firearm.
424436
425437 (18) Full name of purchaser.
426438
427439 (19) Purchasers complete date of birth.
428440
429441 (20) Purchasers local address.
430442
431443 (21) If current address is temporary, complete permanent address of purchaser.
432444
433445 (22) For transactions on and after September 1, 2025, purchasers email address.
434446
435447 (23) Identification of purchaser.
436448
437449 (24) Purchasers place of birth (state or country).
438450
439451 (25) Purchasers complete telephone number.
440452
441453 (26) Purchasers occupation.
442454
443455 (27) Purchasers gender.
444456
445457 (28) Purchasers physical description.
446458
447459 (29) All legal names and aliases ever used by the purchaser.
448460
449461 (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.
450462
451463 (31) Yes or no answer to a question that inquires whether the purchaser has, within the past 30 days, checked and confirmed possession of all firearms currently owned or possessed.
452464
453465 (32) Signature of purchaser.
454466
455467 (33) Signature of salesperson, as a witness to the purchasers signature.
456468
457469 (34) Salespersons certificate of eligibility number, if the salesperson has obtained a certificate of eligibility.
458470
459471 (35) Name and complete address of the dealer or firm selling the firearm as shown on the dealers license.
460472
461473 (36) The establishment number, if assigned.
462474
463475 (37) The dealers complete business telephone number.
464476
465477 (38) Any information required by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).
466478
467479 (39) Any information required to determine whether subdivision (f) of Section 27540 applies.
468480
469481 (40) 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.
470482
471483 (41) A statement informing the purchaser, after taking ownership of a firearm, of all of the following:
472484
473485 (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.
474486
475487 (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.
476488
477489 (C) Instructions for accessing the departments internet website for more information.
478490
479491 (42) 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.
480492
481493 (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.
482494
483495 (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.
484496
485497 (d) The purchaser shall sign the register or the record of electronic transfer on the date that the firearm is delivered to them.
486498
487499 (e) This section shall become operative on March 1, 2025.
488500
489501 SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.(b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
490502
491503 SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.(b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
492504
493505 SEC. 3. (a) Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 1420, in which case Section 1 of this bill shall not become operative.
494506
495507 ### SEC. 3.
496508
497509 (b) Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 28160 of the Penal Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 1420. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2023, and (2) each bill amends Section 28160 of the Penal Code, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.