{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"23910","citation":"Pen. Code, § 23910","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 3. DISGUISED OR MISLEADING APPEARANCE [23800. - 24790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Obliteration of Identification Marks [23900. - 23925.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 76, Sec. 11.   (AB 1621)   Effective June 30, 2022.","effective":"2022-06-30","html":"<p>The Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm whenever the firearm lacks a manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification. Whenever the manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification or a distinguishing number or mark assigned by the department has been destroyed or obliterated, the Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm in accordance with Section <a href=\"/pen/29182\">29182</a>.</p>","text":"The Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm whenever the firearm lacks a manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification. Whenever the manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification or a distinguishing number or mark assigned by the department has been destroyed or obliterated, the Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm in accordance with Section 29182.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/obliteration-of-identification-marks-23910","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}