Cal. Penal Code § 16770
Cal. Penal Code § 16770
California · California Penal Code · Status: effective · Effective 2011-01-01
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- Cal. Penal Code § 16770, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/891587
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As used in this part, “less lethal ammunition” means any ammunition that satisfies both of the following requirements:
(a) It is designed to be used in any less lethal weapon or any other kind of weapon (including, but not limited to, any firearm, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or spring, compressed air, or compressed gas weapon).
(b) When used in a less lethal weapon or other weapon, it is designed to immobilize, incapacitate, or stun a human being through the infliction of any less than lethal impairment of physical condition, function, or senses, including physical pain or discomfort.