California legal term
Emergency supplies in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Emergency supplies” 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 “Emergency supplies” mean in California criminal law?
“Emergency supplies” includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soaps, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers. (Cal. Penal Code § 396)
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