ARTICLE 3. Punishment [29700. - 29705.]

Cal. Penal Code - PEN 3.
in effect

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 29700. Section 29700.

Every minor who violates this chapter shall be punished as follows: (a) By imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 or in a county jail if one of the following applies: (1) The minor has been found guilty previously of violating this chapter. (2) The minor has been found guilty previously of an offense specified in Section 29905, 32625, or 33410, or an offense specified in any provision listed in Section 16590. (3) The minor has been found guilty of possessing a handgun in violation of Section 29610. (b) Violations of this chapter other than those violations specified in subdivision (a) shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 29705. Section 29705.

In a proceeding to enforce this chapter brought pursuant to Article 14 (commencing with Section 601) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the court may require the custodial parent or legal guardian of a minor who violates this chapter to participate in classes on parenting education that meet the requirements established in Section 16507.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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