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equine in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

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

“equine” means any horse, pony, burro, or mule. (Cal. Penal Code § 597o)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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