California · Penal Code
PEN §17512: It is a misdemeanor for a driver of any motor vehicle or the owner of any motor vehicle, whether or not the owner of the vehicle is occupying the vehicle, to knowingly permit any other person to carry
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It is a misdemeanor for a driver or vehicle owner to knowingly allow another person to carry or bring a firearm into the vehicle in violation of Section 26350.
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