California § 28020 - Within 48 hours of the PPO
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 28020 — Within 48 hours of the PPO, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28020. Within 48 hours of the PPO
(a) Within 48 hours of the PPOâs request, for any reason, or within 48 hours of separation of employment or revocation of the firearm qualification card, the security guard shall return to the PPO the firearm owned by the PPO and listed on a COA. (b) The failure of a security guard to comply with subdivision (a) is a misdemeanor. (c) If a security guard employed by a PPO does not comply with subdivision (a), the PPO shall notify the bureau within seven business days from the date that the security guard was required to return the firearm to the PPO. (d) This chapter does not limit the right of a security guard to use, possess, or otherwise lawfully carry a firearm owned by that security guard.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 28020
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 28020 cover?
Section 28020 ("Within 48 hours of the PPO") 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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