{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"30530","citation":"Pen. Code, § 30530","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 10. SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT [30210. - 33700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles [30500. - 31115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-10/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [30500. - 30530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-10/chapter-2/article-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>(a) As used in this part, “.50 BMG rifle” means a center fire rifle that can fire a .50 BMG cartridge and is not already an assault weapon or a machinegun.</p><p>(b) A “.50 BMG rifle” does not include any antique firearm, nor any curio or relic as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations. </p>","text":"(a) As used in this part, “.50 BMG rifle” means a center fire rifle that can fire a .50 BMG cartridge and is not already an assault weapon or a machinegun. (b) A “.50 BMG rifle” does not include any antique firearm, nor any curio or relic as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-30530","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}