Pen. Code, § 26515 · Article 1. License Requirement and Miscellaneous Exceptions
Pen. Code, § 26515
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The sale, lease, or transfer is made by a person who obtains title to the firearm by any of the following means:
(1) Intestate succession or bequest.
(2) As the beneficiary of a trust that includes a firearm.
(3) As a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(4) As decedent’s successor pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(b) The person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 738, Sec. 10. (SB 376) Effective January 1, 2020.
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Probate Code
- Prob. Code, div. 8, pt. 1COLLECTION OR TRANSFER OF SMALL ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATIONPrinted as Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code
- Prob. Code, div. 8, pt. 2, ch. 1General ProvisionsPrinted as Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code
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