California Penal Code

§ 26185

PEN § 26185 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Title 4 · Part 6 · Ch. 4

Statute text

(a)(1) Upon issuance of the notice described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202, the licensing authority shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice for each applicant applying for a new license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person, pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105. The Department of Justice shall provide a state or federal response to the licensing authority, pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.

(2)Upon receipt of the fingerprints of an applicant for a new license, as well as the fee as prescribed in Section 26190, the department shall promptly furnish the forwarding licensing authority information as to whether the person is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm. The department shall make this determination in a manner to be prescribed through regulations. If the department is unable to ascertain the final disposition of an arrest or criminal charge, the outcome of the mental health treatment or evaluation, or the applicant’s eligibility to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm, the department shall notify the forwarding licensing authority.

(3)No new license shall be issued by any licensing authority unless the department confirms the applicant’s eligibility to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm as described in paragraph (2).

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 570, Sec. 5. (AB 1078) Effective January 1, 2026.