California § 26540 - Section 26500 does not apply to sales, deliveries, transfers, or returns of firea
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§ 26540. Section 26500 does not apply to sales, deliveries, transfers, or returns of firea
(a) Section 26500 does not apply to sales, deliveries, transfers, or returns of firearms made pursuant to any of the following: (1) Sections 18000 and 18005. (2) Division 4 (commencing with Section 18250) of Title 2. (3) Section 29810. (4) Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 33850) of Division 11. (5) Sections 34005 and 34010. (b) Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm to a dealer to comply with Section 6389 of the Family Code. (c) Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm to a dealer to comply with Section 527.9 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (d) Section 26500 does not apply to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm to a dealer to comply with Section 18120. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2026.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26540
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26540 cover?
Section 26540 ("Section 26500 does not apply to sales, deliveries, transfers, or returns of firea") 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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