{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16450","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16450","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":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.   (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 Sections <a href=\"/pen/31610\">31610</a> to <a href=\"/pen/31700\">31700</a>, inclusive, in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/29030\">29030</a>) of Division 7 of Title 4, and in Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/30345\">30345</a>) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4, “department” means the Department of Justice.</p>","text":"As used in Sections 31610 to 31700, inclusive, in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29030) of Division 7 of Title 4, and in Article 3 (commencing with Section 30345) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4, “department” means the Department of Justice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16450","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}