California · Penal Code

PEN §19915: (a) Every person who furnishes any BB device to any minor, without the express or implied permission of a parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to give or loan a BB device to a minor without a parent or legal guardian's permission. This violation is classified as a misdemeanor.

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(a) Every person who furnishes any BB device to any minor, without the express or implied permission of a parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) As used in this section, “furnishes” means either of the following: (1) A loan. (2) A transfer that does not involve a sale.

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