California § 19000 - Possession of any destructive device in violation of this chapter is a public nui
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19000 — Possession of any destructive device in violation of this chapter is a public nui, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19000. Possession of any destructive device in violation of this chapter is a public nui
(a) Possession of any destructive device in violation of this chapter is a public nuisance. (b) The Attorney General or district attorney of any city, county, or city and county may bring an action in the superior court to enjoin the possession of any destructive device. (c) Any destructive device found to be in violation of this chapter shall be surrendered to the Department of Justice, or to the sheriff or chief of police, if the sheriff or chief of police has elected to perform the services required by this section. The department, sheriff, or chief of police shall destroy the destructive device so as to render it unusable and unrepairable as a destructive device, except upon the filing of a certificate with the department by a judge or district attorney stating that the preservation of the destructive device is necessary to serve the ends of justice.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19000
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19000 cover?
Section 19000 ("Possession of any destructive device in violation of this chapter is a public nui") 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 § 19000?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 19000 apply to my situation?
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