Pen. Code, § 26378 · Article 2. Exemptions
Pen. Code, § 26378
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Section 26350 does not apply to, or affect, the open carrying of an unloaded handgun by a person when that person is summoned by a peace officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, while the person is actually engaged in assisting that officer.
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History
Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 725, Sec. 14. (AB 144) Effective January 1, 2012.
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