California legal term
Cardholder in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Cardholder” 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 “Cardholder” mean in California criminal law?
“Cardholder” means any person to whom an access card is issued or any person who has agreed with the card issuer to pay obligations arising from the issuance of an access card to another person. (Cal. Penal Code § 484d)
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