Except as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, any person in this state who carries concealed upon the person any dirk or dagger is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
Knives and Similar WeaponsDirk Or Dagger
Section § 21310
In California, it's illegal to carry a concealed knife known as a dirk or dagger. If someone is found doing this, they can face up to a year in county jail or a different type of imprisonment as outlined in another specific part of the law.
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Section § 21390
If you carry a hidden dirk or dagger illegally, that action is considered a nuisance. It also means certain legal consequences may follow, as detailed in other related rules.
The unlawful concealed carrying upon the person of any dirk or dagger, as provided in Section 21310, is a nuisance and is subject to Sections 18000 and 18005.
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