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DraftCalifornia CCW licensing
The period of validity assigned under section 26220, subject to its categories and other applicable termination rules. On the retrieval date, the general provision states a period not exceeding two years. [1] AB 1948 changes that general maximum to three years, with the San Diego sheriff’s official notice identifying January 1, 2027 as the effective date and stating that existing licenses are not retroactively extended. The future rule must remain separate from the October 2026 description. [2][3] Configuration and purchase rules depend on specifics, this is information, not legal advice.
- 1. California Penal Code, CCW licensing chapterretrieved 2026-10-04
- 2. AB 1948, chaptered textretrieved 2026-10-04
- 3. San Diego sheriff licensing announcementsretrieved 2026-10-04
See also
- sheriffDraft
In the CCW licensing chapter, the county official assigned licensing responsibilities by Penal Code section 26150.
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