Pen. Code, § 23910 · Chapter 2. Obliteration of Identification Marks
Pen. Code, § 23910
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm whenever the firearm lacks a manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification. Whenever the manufacturer’s number or other mark of identification or a distinguishing number or mark assigned by the department has been destroyed or obliterated, the Department of Justice, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any firearm in accordance with Section 29182.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 76, Sec. 11. (AB 1621) Effective June 30, 2022.
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