California legal term
etching cream in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “etching cream” 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 “etching cream” mean in California criminal law?
“etching cream” means any caustic cream, gel, liquid, or solution capable, by means of a chemical action, of defacing, damaging, or destroying hard surfaces in a manner similar to acid. (Cal. Penal Code § 594.1)
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