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Commercial quantities in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Commercial quantities” 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 “Commercial quantities” mean in California criminal law?

“Commercial quantities” means an amount of waste matter generated in the course of a trade, business, profession, or occupation, or an amount equal to or in excess of one cubic yard. (Cal. Penal Code § 374.3)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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