2005 California Penal Code Sections 12650-12654 Article 7. Stun Guns

12650.  "Stun gun" as used in this chapter shall include any item,
except a taser, used or intended to be used as either an offensive or
defensive weapon capable of temporarily immobilizing a person by the
infliction of an electrical charge.
12651.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person may
purchase, possess, or use a stun gun, subject to the following
requirements:
   (a) No person convicted of a felony or any crime involving an
assault under the laws of the United States, of the State of
California, or any other state, government, or country or convicted
of misuse of a stun gun under Section 244.5, shall purchase, possess,
or use stun guns.
   (b) No person who is addicted to any narcotic drug shall purchase,
possess, or use a stun gun.
   (c) No person shall sell or furnish any stun gun to a minor
unless the minor is at least 16 years of age and has the written
consent of his or her parent or  legal guardian.
   Violation of this subdivision shall be a public offense punishable
by a fifty dollar ($50) fine for the first offense.  Any subsequent
violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor.
   (d) No minor shall possess any stun gun unless the minor is at
least 16 years of age and has the written consent of his or her
parent or legal guardian.
12652.  Each stun gun sold shall contain both of the following:
   (a) The name of the manufacturer stamped on the stun gun.
   (b) The serial number applied by the manufacturer.
12653.  Unless otherwise specified, any violation of this article is
a misdemeanor.
12654.  Each stun gun sold in this state shall be accompanied by an
instruction booklet.
   Violation of this section shall be a public offense punishable by
a fifty dollar ($50) fine for each weapon sold without the booklet.