{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"22610","citation":"Pen. Code, § 22610","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 10. STUN GUN [22610. - 22625.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-3/division-10"}],"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>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person may purchase, possess, or use a stun gun, subject to the following requirements: </p><p>(a) No person convicted of a felony or any crime involving an assault under the laws of the United States, the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, or convicted of misuse of a stun gun under Section <a href=\"/pen/244.5\">244.5</a>, shall purchase, possess, or use any stun gun. </p><p>(b) No person addicted to any narcotic drug shall purchase, possess, or use a stun gun. </p><p>(c) (1) No person shall sell or furnish any stun gun to a minor unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. </p><p>(2) Violation of this subdivision shall be a public offense punishable by a fifty-dollar ($50) fine for the first offense. Any subsequent violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. </p><p>(d) No minor shall possess any stun gun unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person may purchase, possess, or use a stun gun, subject to the following requirements: (a) No person convicted of a felony or any crime involving an assault under the laws of the United States, the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, or convicted of misuse of a stun gun under Section 244.5, shall purchase, possess, or use any stun gun. (b) No person addicted to any narcotic drug shall purchase, possess, or use a stun gun. (c) (1) No person shall sell or furnish any stun gun to a minor unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. (2) Violation of this subdivision shall be a public offense punishable by a fifty-dollar ($50) fine for the first offense. Any subsequent violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. (d) No minor shall possess any stun gun unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/stun-gun-22610","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}