California Statutes

§ 16740. — 16740. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.)

California § 16740.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Div.2.
Title1.
Part 6.DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 16740. (2026).

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As used in this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:

(a)A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b)A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(c)A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
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