California legal term
graffiti or other inscribed material in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “graffiti or other inscribed material” 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 “graffiti or other inscribed material” mean in California criminal law?
“graffiti or other inscribed material” includes any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark, or design, that is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on real or personal property. (Cal. Penal Code § 594)
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