{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"25612","citation":"Pen. Code, § 25612","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 4. Other Exemptions [25600. - 25655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 651, Sec. 3.   (SB 869)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>A person 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 person 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/other-exemptions-25612","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}