Pen. Code, § 26225 · Chapter 4. License to Carry A Pistol, Revolver, or Other Firearm Capable of Being Concealed Upon the Person
Pen. Code, § 26225
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A record of the following shall be maintained in the office of the licensing authority:
(1) The denial of a license.
(2) The denial of an amendment to a license.
(3) The issuance of a license.
(4) The amendment of a license.
(5) The revocation of a license.
(b) Copies of each of the following shall be filed immediately by the licensing authority with the Department of Justice, in a manner as prescribed by the Attorney General:
(1) The denial of a license.
(2) The denial of an amendment to a license.
(3) The issuance of a license.
(4) The amendment of a license.
(5) The revocation of a license.
(c) (1) Commencing on or before January 1, 2000, and annually thereafter, each licensing authority shall submit to the Attorney General the total number of licenses issued to peace officers pursuant to Section 26170, and to judges pursuant to Section 26150 or 26155.
(2) The Attorney General shall collect and record the information submitted pursuant to this subdivision by county and licensing authority.
(d) The Department of Justice may adopt emergency regulations for the purpose of implementing Sections 26150 to 26230, inclusive, Section 29805, and Section 31635. The adoption of emergency regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 of the Government Code. Emergency regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be exempt from review by the Office of Administrative Law. The emergency regulations authorized by this section shall be submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in effect no later than two years after the effective date of the act that added this subdivision.
(e) If a licenseholder fails to submit an application for renewal within 90 days of the expiration of their license, the licensing authority shall immediately request that the department terminate state or federal subsequent notification pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 11105.2.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 570, Sec. 11. (AB 1078) Effective January 1, 2026.
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- Pen. Code, § 11105.2Printed as Section 11105.2
- Pen. Code, § 26150Printed as Section 26150 or 26155 | Sections 26150 to 26230, inclusive
- Pen. Code, § 26155Printed as Section 26150 or 26155
- Pen. Code, § 26170Printed as Section 26170
- Pen. Code, § 26230Printed as Sections 26150 to 26230, inclusive
- Pen. Code, § 29805Printed as Section 29805
- Pen. Code, § 31635Printed as Section 31635
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