CHAPTER 7. Illegal Use or Possession [12303. - 12305.]

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC 7.

in effect

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 12303. Section 12303.

“Lawful possession of an explosive,” as used in this chapter, means possessing explosives in accordance with the stated purpose and conditions of a valid permit obtained pursuant to the provisions of this part, unless such person is specifically excepted from the permit requirements by the provisions of this part.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 12305. Section 12305.

Every person not in the lawful possession of an explosive who knowingly has any explosive in his possession is guilty of a felony.

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