Section 4421 - Initial and Renewal Applicant Background Checks to Determine if Applicant Is Prohibited(a) For initial applicants, the Department shall examine its records and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm.(b) For renewal applications, the Department shall review the Prohibited Armed Persons File and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm. If the applicant does not match an entry in the Prohibited Armed Persons File, the Department shall examine its records to determine the CCW license applicant's eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 11, § 4421
Note: Authority cited: Sections 26185 and 26225, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 26165 and 26185, Penal Code.
1. New section filed 1-2-2024 as an emergency; operative 1/2/2024. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26225(d) this action is a deemed emergency and exempt from OAL review. (Register 2024, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.