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Evacuation zone in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Evacuation zone” 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 “Evacuation zone” mean in California criminal law?

“Evacuation zone” means any of the following: (A) An evacuation area or an area subject to an evacuation warning, as defined in Section 2470.1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. (Cal. Penal Code § 463)

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