{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"28016","citation":"Pen. Code, § 28016","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 6. SALE, LEASE, OR TRANSFER OF FIREARMS [26500. - 28490.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4.1. Registration and Assignment of Firearms by Private Patrol Operators [28010. - 28024.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-6/chapter-4.1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 423, Sec. 6.   (AB 2220)   Effective January 1, 2015.   Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 28024.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>(a) If the PPO ceases to do business, ceases to possess a valid PPO license issued by the bureau that is not suspended, revoked, expired, inactive, delinquent, or canceled, ceases as a business entity, or changes its type of business formation, the PPO shall, within 30 days and unless otherwise prohibited by law, lawfully sell or transfer all PPO-owned firearms.</p><p>(b) A PPO shall notify the department of the sale or transfer of a PPO-owned firearm within five business days of the transaction in a manner prescribed by the department. This subdivision shall not apply if the sale or transfer was made to or through a licensed firearms dealer pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/28050\">28050</a>).</p>","text":"(a) If the PPO ceases to do business, ceases to possess a valid PPO license issued by the bureau that is not suspended, revoked, expired, inactive, delinquent, or canceled, ceases as a business entity, or changes its type of business formation, the PPO shall, within 30 days and unless otherwise prohibited by law, lawfully sell or transfer all PPO-owned firearms. (b) A PPO shall notify the department of the sale or transfer of a PPO-owned firearm within five business days of the transaction in a manner prescribed by the department. This subdivision shall not apply if the sale or transfer was made to or through a licensed firearms dealer pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/registration-and-assignment-of-firearms-by-private-patrol-28016","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}