California legal term
Dispose in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Dispose” 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 “Dispose” mean in California criminal law?
“Dispose” means to abandon, deposit, intern, or otherwise discard as a final action after use has been achieved or a use is no longer intended. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11374.5)
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