California · Penal Code
PEN §31105: (a) No peace officer or dispatcher shall broadcast over a police radio that an individual has registered, or has obtained a permit to possess, an assault weapon or .
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers and dispatchers cannot broadcast over police radio that someone owns or has a permit for an assault weapon or .50 BMG rifle, unless there is good faith reason to believe criminal conduct is involved.
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