California legal term
licensing authority in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “licensing authority” 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 “licensing authority” mean in California criminal law?
“licensing authority” means a sheriff of a county, or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county. (Cal. Penal Code § 26185)
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