California § 17235 - As used in this part,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17235 — As used in this part,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17235. As used in this part,
As used in this part, âswitchblade knifeâ means a knife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife, or any other similar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in length and which can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type of mechanism whatsoever. âSwitchblade knifeâ does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or that biases the blade back toward its closed position.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17235
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17235 cover?
Section 17235 ("As used in this part,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 17235?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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