Section 26540.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 26540.
in effect(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.
References
referencesCal. Family Code - FAM § 6389.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 26500.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 18000.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 18250.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 29810.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 33850.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 34005.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 527.9.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 18120.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026