Firearms — California Penal Code — Firearm In Custody Of Court Or Law Enforcement Agency Or Similar Situation — Procedure For Taking Firearm Into Custody — Receipt Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) When a firearm is taken into custody by a law enforcement officer, the officer shall issue the person who possessed the firearm a receipt describing the firearm, and listing any serial number or other identification on the firearm. (b) The receipt shall indicate where the firearm may be recovered, any applicable time limit for recovery, and the date after which the owner or possessor may recover the firearm pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 33850). (c) Nothing in this section is intended to displace any existing law regarding the seizure or return of firearms. Ca. Pen. Code § 33800 Added by Stats 2010 ch 711 (SB 1080),s 6, eff. 1/1/2011, op. 1/1/2012.