Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7583.37 · Article 4. Private Patrol Operators
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7583.37
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The director may assess fines as enumerated in Article 7 (commencing with Section 7587). Assessment of administrative fines shall be independent of any other action by the bureau or any local, state, or federal governmental agency that may result from a violation of this article. In addition to other prohibited acts under this chapter, no licensee, qualified manager, or registered security guard shall, during the course and scope of licensed activity, do any of the following:
(a) Carry any inoperable, replica, or other simulated firearm.
(b) Use a firearm in violation of the law, or in knowing violation of the standards for the carrying and usage of firearms as taught in the course of training in the carrying and use of firearms. Unlawful or prohibited uses of firearms shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon.
(2) Brandishing a weapon.
(3) Drawing a weapon without proper cause.
(4) Provoking a shooting incident without cause.
(5) Carrying or using a firearm while on duty while under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs.
(6) Carrying or using a firearm of a caliber for which a firearms permit has not been issued by the bureau.
(7) Carrying or using a firearm while performing duties not related to the qualifying license or registration to which the bureau associated the firearms permit.
(c) Carry or use a baton in the performance of their duties, unless they have in their possession a valid baton certificate.
(d) Carry or use tear gas or any other nonlethal chemical agent in the performance of their duties unless they have in their possession proof of completion of a course in the carrying and use of tear gas or any other nonlethal chemical agent.
(e) Carry a concealed pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person unless one of the following circumstances applies:
(1) The person has been issued a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in a concealed manner by a local law enforcement agency pursuant to Section 26150, 26155, 26170, or 26215 of the Penal Code.
(2) The person is employed as a guard or messenger of a common carrier, bank, or other financial institution and they carry the weapon while actually employed in and about the shipment, transportation, or delivery of any money, treasure, bullion, bonds, or other thing of value within this state, as specified in Section 25630 of the Penal Code.
(3) The person is an honorably retired peace officer authorized to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to Section 25650 of the Penal Code or Article 2 (commencing with Section 25450) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.
(4) The person is a duly appointed peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, who is authorized to carry a concealed firearm in the course and scope of their employment pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 25450) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.
(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.
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History
Repealed (in Sec. 30) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 287, Sec. 31. (AB 2515) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.
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- Pen. Code, pt. 2, tit. 3, ch. 4.5Peace OfficersPrinted as Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, pt. 6, tit. 4, div. 5, ch. 2, art. 2Peace Officer ExemptionPrinted as Article 2 (commencing with Section 25450) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 25630Printed as Section 25630 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 25650Printed as Section 25650 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 26150Printed as Section 26150, 26155, 26170, or 26215 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 26155Printed as Section 26150, 26155, 26170, or 26215 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 26170Printed as Section 26150, 26155, 26170, or 26215 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 26215Printed as Section 26150, 26155, 26170, or 26215 of the Penal Code
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