California § 18255 - Upon taking custody of a firearm or other deadly weapon pursuant to this division
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18255 — Upon taking custody of a firearm or other deadly weapon pursuant to this division, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18255. Upon taking custody of a firearm or other deadly weapon pursuant to this division
(a) Upon taking custody of a firearm or other deadly weapon pursuant to this division, the officer shall give the owner or person who possessed the firearm or other deadly weapon a receipt. (b) The receipt shall describe the firearm or other deadly weapon and list any identification or serial number on the firearm. (c) The receipt shall indicate where the firearm or other deadly weapon can be recovered, the time limit for recovery as required by this division, and the date after which the owner or possessor can recover the firearm or other deadly weapon. (d) The receipt shall include the name and residential mailing address of the owner or person who possessed the firearm or other deadly weapon.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18255
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18255 cover?
Section 18255 ("Upon taking custody of a firearm or other deadly weapon pursuant to this division") 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.
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