California legal term
Live performance in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Live performance” 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 “Live performance” mean in California criminal law?
“Live performance” means the recitation, rendering, or playing of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds in any audible sequence thereof. (Cal. Penal Code § 653s)
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