{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"29655","citation":"Pen. Code, § 29655","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 9. SPECIAL FIREARM RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR PERSONS [29610. - 30165.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Juvenile [29610. - 29750.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-9/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Possession of Live Ammunition [29650. - 29655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-9/chapter-1/article-2"}],"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>Section <a href=\"/pen/29650\">29650</a> shall not apply if one of the following circumstances exists:</p><p>(a) The minor has the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to possess live ammunition.</p><p>(b) The minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.</p><p>(c) The minor is actively engaged in, or is going to or from, a lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to, competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity, the nature of which involves the use of a firearm.</p>","text":"Section 29650 shall not apply if one of the following circumstances exists: (a) The minor has the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to possess live ammunition. (b) The minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (c) The minor is actively engaged in, or is going to or from, a lawful, recreational sport, including, but not limited to, competitive shooting, or agricultural, ranching, or hunting activity, the nature of which involves the use of a firearm.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/possession-of-live-ammunition-29655","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}