{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"34010","citation":"Pen. Code, § 34010","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 11. FIREARM IN CUSTODY OF COURT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR SIMILAR SITUATION [33800. - 34010.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Firearms that are Unclaimed, Abandoned, or Subject to Destruction [34000. - 34010.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-11/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 58, Sec. 37.   (AB 200)   Effective June 30, 2022.","effective":"2022-06-30","html":"<p>Any law enforcement agency that retains custody of any firearm pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/34005\">34005</a>, or that destroys a firearm pursuant to Sections <a href=\"/pen/18000\">18000</a> and <a href=\"/pen/18005\">18005</a>, shall notify the Department of Justice, and, if applicable, the superior court and any parties to any civil or criminal action related to the firearm, of the retention or destruction. This notification shall consist of a complete description of each firearm, including the name of the manufacturer or brand name, model, caliber, and serial number.</p>","text":"Any law enforcement agency that retains custody of any firearm pursuant to Section 34005, or that destroys a firearm pursuant to Sections 18000 and 18005, shall notify the Department of Justice, and, if applicable, the superior court and any parties to any civil or criminal action related to the firearm, of the retention or destruction. This notification shall consist of a complete description of each firearm, including the name of the manufacturer or brand name, model, caliber, and serial number.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/firearms-that-are-unclaimed-abandoned-or-subject-to-34010","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}