California legal term
Controlled substance packaging in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Controlled substance packaging” 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 packaging” mean in California criminal law?
“Controlled substance packaging” means the materials or items used by persons selling, buying, or ingesting controlled substances or controlled substance analogs to store, contain, cover, or transport small amounts of one or more controlled substances or controlled substance analogs. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11300)
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