California legal term
key duplicating device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “key duplicating device” 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 “key duplicating device” mean in California criminal law?
“key duplicating device” means any device with the capability to access a vehicle’s onboard computer to allow additional keys to be made, delete keys, or remotely start the vehicle without the use of any key. (Cal. Penal Code § 466)
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