California legal term
Controlled substance checking equipment in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Controlled substance checking equipment” 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 “Controlled substance checking equipment” mean in California criminal law?
“Controlled substance checking equipment” means equipment, products, technologies, or materials used, designed for use, or intended for use to perform chemical analysis of controlled substances or controlled substance analogs, including materials and items used by the person operating the equipment or products to store, measure, or process samples for analysis. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11300)
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