(a) A record of the following shall be maintained in the office of the licensing authority: (1) The denial of a license. (2) The denial of an amendment to a license. (3) The issuance of a license. (4) The amendment of a license. (5) The revocation of a license. (b) Copies of each of the following shall be filed immediately by the issuing officer or authority with the Department of Justice: (1) The denial of a license. (2) The denial of an amendment to a license. (3) The issuance of a license. (4) The amendment of a license. (5) The revocation of a license. (c) Commencing on or before January 1, 2000, and annually thereafter, each licensing authority shall submit to the Attorney General the total number of licenses issued to peace officers, pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 12050, and to judges, pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 12050. The Attorney General shall collect and record the information submitted pursuant to this subdivision by county and licensing authority.
