{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"21310","citation":"Pen. Code, § 21310","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 5. KNIVES AND SIMILAR WEAPONS [20200. - 21590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-3/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Dirk or Dagger [21310. - 21390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-3/division-5/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 43, Sec. 94.   (SB 1023)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>Except as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/17700\">17700</a>) of Division 2 of Title 2, any person in this state who carries concealed upon the person any dirk or dagger is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a>.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, any person in this state who carries concealed upon the person any dirk or dagger is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/dirk-or-dagger-21310","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}