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DraftCalifornia CCW licensing
People identified to provide information in the CCW investigation. Section 26175 calls for three references and specifies a qualifying relationship and cohabitant where applicable. Section 26202 describes reference interviews that may occur in person, virtually or by telephone, with an option to forgo them for renewal applications. [1] A reference requirement is therefore more specific than an unrestricted request for endorsements, and its role is part of the authority’s investigation rather than a substitute for other statutory checks. [1] Configuration and purchase rules depend on specifics, this is information, not legal advice.
- 1. California Penal Code, CCW licensing chapterretrieved 2026-10-04
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