{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"25000","citation":"Pen. Code, § 25000","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 4. STORAGE OF FIREARMS [25000. - 25225.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Preliminary Provisions [25000. - 25000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-4/chapter-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 this division, “child” means a person under 18 years of age. </p>","text":"As used in this division, “child” means a person under 18 years of age.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions-25000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}