Section 26840 Of Article 2. Grounds For Forfeiture Of License From California Penal Code >> Division 6. >> Title 4. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. (a) A dealer shall not deliver a firearm unless the person receiving the firearm presents to the dealer a valid firearm safety certificate, or, in the case of a handgun, an unexpired handgun safety certificate. The firearms dealer shall retain a photocopy of the firearm safety certificate as proof of compliance with this requirement.
  (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.