{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16740","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16740","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 this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following: </p><p>(a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds. </p><p>(b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device. </p><p>(c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.</p>","text":"As used in this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following: (a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds. (b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device. (c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16740","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}