As used in this title, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Digital firearm manufacturing code” means any digital instructions in the form of computer-aided design files, computer-aided manufacturing files, or other code or instructions stored and displayed in electronic format as a digital model that may be used to program a CNC milling machine, a three-dimensional printer, or a similar machine, to manufacture or produce any of the following:
- (1) A firearm, including a completed frame or receiver or a firearm precursor part.
- (2) A large-capacity magazine, as defined in Section 16740 of the Penal Code.
- (3) A large-capacity magazine conversion kit, as defined in Section 32311 of the Penal Code.
- (4) A machinegun, as defined in Section 16880 of the Penal Code, including devices commonly known as switches or auto-sear devices.
- (5) A multiburst trigger activator, as defined in Section 16930 of the Penal Code.
- (6) A silencer, as defined in Section 17210 of the Penal Code.
- (7) A firearm accessory, as defined in Section 3273.50.
- (8) A firearm barrel.
- (b) “Federally licensed firearms manufacturer” means a person, firm, corporation, or other entity that holds a valid license to manufacture firearms issued pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Part I of Title 18 of the United States Code and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
- (c) “Firearm” has the same meaning as in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 16520 of the Penal Code.
- (d) “Three-dimensional printer” means a computer-aided manufacturing device capable of producing a three-dimensional object from a three-dimensional digital model through an additive manufacturing process that involves the layering of two-dimensional cross sections formed of a resin or similar material that are fused together to form a three-dimensional object.