{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16540","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16540","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":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 103, Sec. 4.   (AB 1798)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means a device other than a gun safe that locks and is designed to prevent children and unauthorized users from firing a firearm. The device may be installed on a firearm, be incorporated into the design of the firearm, or prevent access to the firearm.</p>","text":"As used in this part, “firearm safety device” means a device other than a gun safe that locks and is designed to prevent children and unauthorized users from firing a firearm. The device may be installed on a firearm, be incorporated into the design of the firearm, or prevent access to the firearm.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}