California · Through 2026-09-13

PEN § 20170

Where this section sits in the code

(a) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place.

(b) As used in this section, “public place” means an area open to the public and includes any of the following:

(1) A street.

(2) A sidewalk.

(3) A bridge.

(4) An alley.

(5) A plaza.

(6) A park.

(7) A driveway.

(8) A front yard.

(9) A parking lot.

(10) An automobile, whether moving or not.

(11) A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment.

(12) A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling.

(13) A public school.

(14) A public or private college or university.

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