California · Penal Code
PEN §31835: Subdivision (a) of Section 31615 does not apply to the delivery, sale, or transfer of firearms when made by authorized law enforcement representatives for cities, counties, cities and counties, or of
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Subdivision (a) of Section 31615 does not apply to the delivery, sale, or transfer of firearms when made by authorized law enforcement representatives for cities, counties, cities and counties, or of the state or federal government, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The sale, delivery, or transfer is made to one of the persons or entities identified in subdivision (a) of Section 26620. (b) The sale, delivery, or transfer of the firearm is not subject to the procedures set forth in Section 18000, 18005, 34000, or 34005. (c) The sale, delivery, or transfer of the firearm follows the procedures set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 26620.
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