Weapons And Devices Other Than Firearms — California Penal Code — Imitation Firearms — Unlawful display or exposure of imitation firearm in public place Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place. (b) As used in this section, "public place" means an area open to the public and includes any of the following: (1) A street. (2) A sidewalk. (3) A bridge. (4) An alley. (5) A plaza. (6) A park. (7) A driveway. (8) A front yard. (9) A parking lot. (10) An automobile, whether moving or not. (11) A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment. (12) A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling. (13) A public school. (14) A public or private college or university. Ca. Pen. Code § 20170 Added by Stats 2010 ch 711 (SB 1080),s 6, eff. 1/1/2011, op. 1/1/2012.