California § 18109 - This division does not require a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement offi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18109 — This division does not require a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement offi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18109. This division does not require a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement offi

(a) This division does not require a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer to seek a gun violence restraining order in any case, including, but not limited to, in a case in which the agency or officer concludes, after investigation, that the criteria for issuance of a gun violence restraining order are not satisfied. (b) A petition brought by a law enforcement officer may be made in the name of the law enforcement agency in which the officer is employed. (c) This section shall become operative on September 1, 2020.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18109

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18109 cover?

Section 18109 ("This division does not require a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement offi") 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 § 18109?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18109" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 18109 apply to my situation?

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