California · Penal Code
PEN §30305: (a) (1) No person prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, or Section 81
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Persons prohibited from owning firearms cannot possess ammunition. Violation is punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or up to $1,000 fine. An exception exists for those who briefly possess found ammunition to deliver it to law enforcement.
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