{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"12001","citation":"Pen. Code, § 12001","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006. - 14315.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 2. SENTENCE ENHANCEMENTS [12001. - 12022.95.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 5.   (SB 1080)   Effective January 1, 2011.   Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this title, “firearm” has the meaning provided in subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/pen/16520\">16520</a>.</p>","text":"As used in this title, “firearm” has the meaning provided in subdivision (a) of Section 16520.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/sentence-enhancements-12001","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}