California legal term
Forest land in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Forest land” 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 “Forest land” mean in California criminal law?
“Forest land” means any brush covered land, cut-over land, forest, grasslands, or woods. (Cal. Penal Code § 450)
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