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section 26206, subdivision (f)(1). The Department shall notify the licensing authority of the
results of the background check no later than 60 days from receipt of the applicant’s fingerprints
or the renewal notification.
(b) When fingerprints are submitted to the Department following CCW license denials reversed
by court order pursuant to Penal Code section 26206, subdivision (f)(1):
(1) The Department shall provide a state or federal response to the licensing authority,
pursuant to Penal Code section 11105, subdivision (l).
(2) If the Department is unable to ascertain the final disposition of an arrest or criminal
charge, the outcome of the mental health treatment or evaluation, or the applicant’s
eligibility to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm, the Department shall notify the
licensing authority.
(3) The Department shall furnish the licensing authority a criminal history report
pertaining to the applicant. No new or renewal license shall be issued by any licensing
authority unless the report confirms the applicant’s eligibility to possess, receive, own, or
purchase a firearm.
(c) For CCW license revocations reversed by court order pursuant to Penal Code section 26206,
subdivision (f)(2), the Department shall review the Prohibited Armed Persons File and the
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine the CCW license
holder’s eligibility under state and federal law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm. If
the person does not match an entry in the Prohibited Armed Persons File, the Department shall
examine its records to determine the CCW license applicant’s eligibility under state and federal
law to possess, receive, own, or purchase a firearm. The Department shall notify the licensing
authority of the results of the background check no later than 30 days from receipt of the court’s
order. No license shall be reinstated unless the Department confirms the applicant’s eligibility to
possess, receive, own or purchase a firearm.
(d) Court orders issued pursuant to Penal Code section 26206, subdivision (f), shall be mailed to
the Department: Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms – CCW Program, P.O. Box 160367,
Sacramento, CA 95816-0367.