Pen. Code, § 30650 · Article 2. Unlawful Acts Relating to Assault Weapons and .50 BMG Rifles
Pen. Code, § 30650
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Sections 30600, 30605, and 30610 shall not apply to the sale of assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles by persons who are issued permits pursuant to Section 31005 to any of the following:
(a) Exempt entities listed in Section 30625.
(b) Entities and persons who have been issued permits pursuant to Section 31000 or 31005.
(c) Federal military and law enforcement agencies.
(d) Law enforcement and military agencies of other states.
(e) Foreign governments and agencies approved by the United States State Department.
(f) Officers described in Section 30630 who are authorized to possess assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles pursuant to Section 30630.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 30600Printed as Sections 30600, 30605, and 30610
- Pen. Code, § 30605Printed as Sections 30600, 30605, and 30610
- Pen. Code, § 30610Printed as Sections 30600, 30605, and 30610
- Pen. Code, § 30625Printed as Section 30625
- Pen. Code, § 30630Printed as Section 30630
- Pen. Code, § 31000Printed as Section 31000 or 31005
- Pen. Code, § 31005Printed as Section 31000 or 31005 | Section 31005
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