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§ 26845. — 26845. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 745, Sec. 10.)

California § 26845.
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Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Div.6.
Title4.
Part 6.DIVISION 6. SALE, LEASE, OR TRANSFER OF FIREARMS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Issuance, Forfeiture, and Conditions of License to Sell, Lease, or Transfer Firearms at Retail
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Grounds for Forfeiture of License

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(a)No handgun may be delivered unless the purchaser, transferee, or person being loaned the firearm presents documentation indicating that the person is a California resident.
(b)Satisfactory documentation shall include a utility bill from within the last three months, a residential lease, a property deed, or military permanent duty station orders indicating assignment within this state, or other evidence of residency as permitted by the Department of Justice.
(c)The firearms dealer shall retain a photocopy of the documentation as proof of compliance with this requirement.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 745, Sec. 10. (AB 809) Effective January 1, 2012.
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