California legal term
Felt tip marker in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Felt tip marker” 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 “Felt tip marker” mean in California criminal law?
“Felt tip marker” means any broad-tipped marker pen with a tip exceeding three-eighths of one inch in width, or any similar implement containing an ink that is not water soluble. (Cal. Penal Code § 594.2)
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