California legal term
Identification card in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Identification card” 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 “Identification card” mean in California criminal law?
“Identification card” means a document issued by the department that identifies a person authorized to engage in the medical use of cannabis and the person’s designated primary caregiver, if any. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7)
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