Pen. Code, § 34010 · Chapter 3. Firearms that are Unclaimed, Abandoned, or Subject to Destruction
Pen. Code, § 34010
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any law enforcement agency that retains custody of any firearm pursuant to Section 34005, or that destroys a firearm pursuant to Sections 18000 and 18005, shall notify the Department of Justice, and, if applicable, the superior court and any parties to any civil or criminal action related to the firearm, of the retention or destruction. This notification shall consist of a complete description of each firearm, including the name of the manufacturer or brand name, model, caliber, and serial number.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 58, Sec. 37. (AB 200) Effective June 30, 2022.
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- Pen. Code, § 16520Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
- Pen. Code, § 26540Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
- Pen. Code, § 27855Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
- Pen. Code, § 27930Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
- Pen. Code, § 29810Printed as Section 34010
- Pen. Code, § 31730Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
- Pen. Code, § 31770Printed as Sections 34005 and 34010
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