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§ 33875. — 33875. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 780, Sec. 20.)

California § 33875.
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Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Return or Transfer of Firearm in Custody or Control of Court or Law Enforcement Agency

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 33875. (2026).

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(a)Notwithstanding any other law, no law enforcement agency or court shall be required to retain any firearm, ammunition feeding device, or ammunition for more than 180 days after the owner has been notified by the court or law enforcement agency that the property has been made available for return. An unclaimed firearm, ammunition feeding device, or ammunition may be disposed of after the 180-day period has expired.
(b)This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 780, Sec. 20. (SB 746) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions.
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