California legal term
Access card in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Access card” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Access card” mean in California criminal law?
“Access card” means any card, plate, code, account number, or other means of account access that can be used, alone or in conjunction with another access card, to obtain money, goods, services, or any other thing of value, or that can be used to initiate a transfer of funds, other than a transfer originated solely by a paper instrument. (Cal. Penal Code § 484d)
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