California legal term
animal enclosure in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “animal enclosure” 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 “animal enclosure” mean in California criminal law?
“animal enclosure” means the interior of any cage, stall, container, pen, aquarium or tank, or other discrete containment area that is used to house or display an animal and that is not generally accessible to the public. (Cal. Penal Code § 602.13)
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