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Entity in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Entity” 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 “Entity” mean in California criminal law?

“Entity” means an organization that operates, or provides or makes available, a health information technology system to a health care practitioner or pharmacist. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11165.1)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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