Section 16740.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 16740.
in effectAs used in this part, “large-capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(a)
A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b)
A .22 caliber tube ammunition
feeding device.
(c)
A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026