California legal term
Credit card in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Credit card” 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 “Credit card” mean in California criminal law?
“Credit card” means “credit card” as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1747.02 of the Civil Code, except, for the purposes of this section, credit card does not include a credit card issued by a retail seller. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 14602.6)
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