{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"31100","citation":"Pen. Code, § 31100","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 8. Miscellaneous Provisions [31100. - 31115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-10/chapter-2/article-8"}],"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>Any individual may arrange in advance to relinquish an assault weapon or a .50 BMG rifle to a police or sheriff’s department. The assault weapon or .50 BMG rifle shall be transported in accordance with Sections <a href=\"/pen/16850\">16850</a> and <a href=\"/pen/25610\">25610</a>.</p>","text":"Any individual may arrange in advance to relinquish an assault weapon or a .50 BMG rifle to a police or sheriff’s department. The assault weapon or .50 BMG rifle shall be transported in accordance with Sections 16850 and 25610.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/miscellaneous-provisions-31100","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}