California · Penal Code

PEN §27534.1: (a) It shall be unlawful to knowingly or recklessly provide a false or misleading certification that a firearm is microstamping-enabled, as defined in Section 27531.

Civil

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Knowingly or recklessly providing false certification that a firearm is microstamping-enabled is unlawful. Courts may impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per firearm or issue injunctions.

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(a) It shall be unlawful to knowingly or recklessly provide a false or misleading certification that a firearm is microstamping-enabled, as defined in Section 27531. (b) If a court determines that any person or entity has violated this section, the court may award either or both of the following: (1) Civil penalties in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each firearm in violation. (2) Injunctive relief sufficient to prevent the person or entity from further violations of this section.

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