California § 28180 - The purchaser
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 28180 — The purchaser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28180. The purchaser
(a) The purchaserâs name, date of birth, and driverâs license or identification number shall be obtained electronically from the magnetic strip on the purchaserâs driverâs license or identification and shall not be supplied by any other means, except as authorized by the department. (b) The requirement of subdivision (a) shall not apply in either of the following cases: (1) The purchaserâs identification consists of a military identification card. (2) Due to technical limitations, the magnetic strip reader is unable to obtain the required information from the purchaserâs identification. In those circumstances, the firearms dealer shall obtain a photocopy of the identification as proof of compliance. (c) In the event that the dealer has reported to the department that the dealerâs equipment has failed, information pursuant to this section shall be obtained by an alternative method to be determined by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 28180
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 28180 cover?
Section 28180 ("The purchaser") 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 § 28180?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 28180" (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?
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How does California § 28180 apply to my situation?
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