California legal term
Airport in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Airport” 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 “Airport” mean in California criminal law?
“Airport” means an airport, with a secured area, that regularly serves an air carrier holding a certificate issued by the United States Secretary of Transportation. (Cal. Penal Code § 171.5)
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