{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16250","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16250","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [16000. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS [16100. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1/division-2"}],"history":"Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 915, Sec. 2.   (SB 199)   Effective January 1, 2015.   Section operative January 1, 2016, by its own provisions.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>(a) As used in this part, “BB device” means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun.</p><p>(b) This section shall be operative on January 1, 2016.</p>","text":"(a) As used in this part, “BB device” means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun. (b) This section shall be operative on January 1, 2016.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16250","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}