{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"19400","citation":"Pen. Code, § 19400","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 6. LESS LETHAL WEAPONS [19400. - 19405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-2/division-6"}],"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>A person who is a peace officer or a custodial officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/830\">830</a>) of Title 3 of Part 2, may, if authorized by and under the terms and conditions as are specified by the person’s employing agency, purchase, possess, or transport any less lethal weapon or ammunition for any less lethal weapon, for official use in the discharge of the person’s duties.</p>","text":"A person who is a peace officer or a custodial officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, may, if authorized by and under the terms and conditions as are specified by the person’s employing agency, purchase, possess, or transport any less lethal weapon or ammunition for any less lethal weapon, for official use in the discharge of the person’s duties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/less-lethal-weapons-19400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}