Statute · California Penal Code
Cal. Penal Code § 16770 — DEFINITIONS
Cal. Penal Code § 16770
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Penal Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2011-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
As used in this part, “less lethal ammunition” means any ammunition that satisfies both of the following requirements:
Citator
Cal. Penal Code § 16770 — DEFINITIONS is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.