{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"23515","citation":"Pen. Code, § 23515","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 4. FIREARMS [23500. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [23500. - 23520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-1"}],"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> As used in the provisions listed in Section <a href=\"/pen/16580\">16580</a>, an offense that involves the violent use of a firearm includes any of the following: </p><p>(a) A violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/pen/245\">245</a> or a violation of subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/pen/245\">245</a>. </p><p>(b) A violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/246\">246</a>. </p><p>(c) A violation of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/pen/417\">417</a>. </p><p>(d) A violation of subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/pen/417\">417</a>.</p>","text":"As used in the provisions listed in Section 16580, an offense that involves the violent use of a firearm includes any of the following: (a) A violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 245 or a violation of subdivision (d) of Section 245. (b) A violation of Section 246. (c) A violation of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 417. (d) A violation of subdivision (c) of Section 417.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions-23515","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}