Section 26515.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 26515.
in effectSection 26500 does not apply to the sale, lease, or transfer of a firearm if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a)
The sale, lease, or transfer is made by a person who obtains title to the firearm by any of the following means:
(1)
Intestate succession or bequest.
(2)
As the beneficiary of a trust that includes a firearm.
(3)
As a surviving spouse pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(4)
As decedent’s successor pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section
13000) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(b)
The person disposes of the firearm within 60 days of receipt of the firearm.
References
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 13500.
referencesCal. Probate Code - PROB § 13000.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 26500.
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