California legal term
cargo container in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “cargo container” 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 “cargo container” mean in California criminal law?
“cargo container” means a receptacle with all of the following characteristics: (a) Of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use. (Cal. Penal Code § 458)
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