California legal term
excessive profits in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “excessive profits” 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 “excessive profits” mean in California criminal law?
“excessive profits” means the receipt of consideration of a value substantially higher than fair market value. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11366.5)
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