California legal term
Hazardous substance in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Hazardous substance” 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 “Hazardous substance” mean in California criminal law?
“Hazardous substance” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 78075. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11374.5)
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