{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16790","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16790","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 Article 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/30900\">30900</a>) and Article 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/31050\">31050</a>) of Chapter 2 of Division 10 of Title 4, “licensed gun dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to Sections <a href=\"/pen/26700\">26700</a> to <a href=\"/pen/26915\">26915</a>, inclusive, and who has a permit to sell assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/31005\">31005</a>.</p>","text":"As used in Article 5 (commencing with Section 30900) and Article 7 (commencing with Section 31050) of Chapter 2 of Division 10 of Title 4, “licensed gun dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, and who has a permit to sell assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles pursuant to Section 31005.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16790","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}