I came across this "Information Bulletin" at work today:
http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/ag...13-BOF-03.pdf?
Now that "microstamping technology is available to more than one manufacturer unencumbered by any patent restrictions" AB 1471 is in immediate effect. Any new semi-automatic applying to be sold in the state of CA must include microstamping technology.
Interestingly, CA DOJ didn't send dealers any notification that this was going into effect. One of my coworkers just happened to see it at work today.