California § 21510. 21510. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.)

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§ 21510. — 21510. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.)

California § 21510.

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Div.5.

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Part 6.DIVISION 5. KNIVES AND SIMILAR WEAPONS

Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Switchblade Knife

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 21510. (2026).

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Every person who does any of the following with a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(a)Possesses the knife in the passenger’s or driver’s area of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to the public.

(b)Carries the knife upon the person.

(c)Sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives the knife to any other person.

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Every person who does any of the following with a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(a)
Possesses the knife in the passenger’s or driver’s area of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to the public.
(b)
Carries the knife upon the person.
(c)
Sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives the knife to any other person.

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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