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This bill introduces several key changes to California's firearm dealer regulations and oversight. The Department of Justice will now be required to annually inspect the 10 firearm dealer locations with the highest percentage of firearms recovered by law enforcement and associated with illegal possession or criminal activity, provided these locations were the source of at least 20 such firearms. Starting January 1, 2028, firearm dealers must maintain detailed inventory records at their business location, documenting firearm details like manufacturer, model, caliber, and serial number within one business day of acquisition or disposition, and conduct monthly inventory checks. The bill expands the Department of Justice's authority to remove dealers from the centralized licensing list for willful non-compliance or failure to remedy inspection violations, with a potential $1,000 fine and a two-year ineligibility for re-listing. The department can also periodically adjust inspection fees, not exceeding 15% of the previous year's rate, to cover administrative costs. Additionally, dealers will be required to produce an affidavit under penalty of perjury certifying the accuracy of their inventory records upon request. These provisions aim to enhance tracking, accountability, and oversight of firearm sales and reduce the potential for firearms to be used in criminal activities.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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