California · Penal Code

PEN §21510: Every person who does any of the following with a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Possesses the knife in the passenger’s or driver’s area

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Possessing, carrying, or transferring a switchblade knife with a blade of two or more inches in certain locations or circumstances is a misdemeanor offense.

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Every person who does any of the following with a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Possesses the knife in the passenger’s or driver’s area of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to the public. (b) Carries the knife upon the person. (c) Sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives the knife to any other person.

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