{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"25452","citation":"Pen. Code, § 25452","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 5. CARRYING FIREARMS [25300. - 26406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Carrying a Concealed Firearm [25400. - 25700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Peace Officer Exemption [25450. - 25475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 651, Sec. 2.   (SB 869)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>A peace officer and an honorably retired peace officer shall, when leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, secure the handgun in the vehicle pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/25140\">25140</a>.</p>","text":"A peace officer and an honorably retired peace officer shall, when leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, secure the handgun in the vehicle pursuant to Section 25140.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/peace-officer-exemption-25452","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}