California Penal Code

§ 27531

PEN § 27531 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 6 · Title 4 · Part 6 · Ch. 4 · Art. 1

Statute text

The following terms have the following meanings for purposes of this article:

(a)“Microstamp” means a microscopic array of characters that may be used to identify the specific serial number of a firearm from spent cartridge casings discharged by that firearm.

(b)“Microstamping component” means a firing pin or other component part of a semiautomatic pistol that, when installed, produces a microstamp on at least one location of the expended cartridge case each time the pistol is fired.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 253, Sec. 1. (SB 452) Effective January 1, 2024.