{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"20170","citation":"Pen. Code, § 20170","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 3. WEAPONS AND DEVICES OTHER THAN FIREARMS [19910. - 23025.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. IMITATION FIREARMS [20150. - 20180.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-3/division-4"}],"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) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place. </p><p>(b) As used in this section, “public place” means an area open to the public and includes any of the following: </p><p>(1) A street. </p><p>(2) A sidewalk. </p><p>(3) A bridge. </p><p>(4) An alley. </p><p>(5) A plaza. </p><p>(6) A park. </p><p>(7) A driveway. </p><p>(8) A front yard. </p><p>(9) A parking lot. </p><p>(10) An automobile, whether moving or not. </p><p>(11) A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment. </p><p>(12) A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling. </p><p>(13) A public school. </p><p>(14) A public or private college or university.</p>","text":"(a) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place. (b) As used in this section, “public place” means an area open to the public and includes any of the following: (1) A street. (2) A sidewalk. (3) A bridge. (4) An alley. (5) A plaza. (6) A park. (7) A driveway. (8) A front yard. (9) A parking lot. (10) An automobile, whether moving or not. (11) A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment. (12) A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling. (13) A public school. (14) A public or private college or university.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/imitation-firearms-20170","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}