SECTIONS 28100-28110 - California Statutes

PENAL CODE

SECTION 28100-28110

28100. (a) As required by the Department of Justice, every dealer
shall keep a register or record of electronic or telephonic transfer
in which shall be entered the information prescribed in Article 2
(commencing with Section 28150).
(b) This section shall not apply to any of the following
transactions:
(1) The loan of an unloaded firearm by a dealer to a person who
possesses a valid entertainment firearms permit issued pursuant to
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29500) of Division 8, for use
solely as a prop in a motion picture, television, video, theatrical,
or other entertainment production or event.
(2) The delivery of an unloaded firearm by a dealer to a gunsmith
for service or repair.
(3) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm, other
than a handgun, by a dealer to another dealer, upon proof of
compliance with the requirements of Section 27555.
(4) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm by a
dealer who sells, delivers, or transfers the firearm to a person who
resides outside this state and is licensed pursuant to Chapter 44
(commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code
and any regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(5) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm by a
dealer to a wholesaler if that firearm is being returned to the
wholesaler and is intended as merchandise in the wholesaler's
business.
(6) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm by a
dealer to another dealer, upon proof of compliance with the
requirements of Section 27555, if the firearm is intended as
merchandise in the receiving dealer's business.
(7) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm, other
than a handgun, by a dealer to himself or herself.
(8) The loan of an unloaded firearm by a dealer who also operates
a target facility which holds a business or regulatory license on the
premises of the building designated in the license or whose building
designated in the license is on the premises of any club or
organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at
targets upon established ranges, whether public or private, to a
person at that target facility or club or organization, if the
firearm is kept at all times within the premises of the target range
or on the premises of the club or organization.
(9) The loan of an unloaded firearm by a dealer to a
consultant-evaluator, if the loan does not exceed 45 days from the
date of delivery of the firearm by the dealer to the
consultant-evaluator.
(10) The return of an unloaded firearm to the owner of that
firearm by a dealer, if the owner initially delivered the firearm to
the dealer for service or repair.
(11) The sale, delivery, or transfer of an unloaded firearm by a
dealer to a person licensed as an importer or manufacturer pursuant
to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United
States Code and any regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(c) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

28105. (a) (1) The register required by Section 28100 shall be
prepared by and obtained from the State Printer.
(2) The State Printer shall furnish the register only to dealers
on application, at a cost to be determined by the Department of
General Services.
(3) The Department of General Services shall determine the cost
for each 100 leaves in quadruplicate, one original and three
duplicates for the making of carbon copies.
(4) The original and duplicate copies shall differ in color, and
shall be in the form provided by this chapter.
(b) Where the electronic transfer of applicant information is
used, the Department of Justice shall develop the standards for all
appropriate electronic equipment and telephone numbers to effect the
transfer of information to the department.

28110. (a) The State Printer upon issuing a register shall forward
to the Department of Justice both of the following:
(1) The name and business address of the dealer.
(2) The series and sheet numbers of the register.
(b) The register shall not be transferable.
(c) If the dealer moves the business to a different location, the
dealer shall notify the department of that fact in writing within 48
hours.