{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"17800","citation":"Pen. Code, § 17800","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 2. WEAPONS GENERALLY [17500. - 19405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERALLY PROHIBITED WEAPONS [17700. - 17800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-2/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Miscellaneous Provisions [17800. - 17800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-2/division-2/chapter-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>For purposes of the provisions listed in Section <a href=\"/pen/16590\">16590</a>, a violation as to each firearm, weapon, or device enumerated in any of those provisions shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.</p>","text":"For purposes of the provisions listed in Section 16590, a violation as to each firearm, weapon, or device enumerated in any of those provisions shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/miscellaneous-provisions-17800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}