California legal term
manufacturing in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “manufacturing” 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 “manufacturing” mean in California criminal law?
“manufacturing” includes both fabricating a magazine and assembling a magazine from a combination of parts, including, but not limited to, the body, spring, follower, and floor plate or end plate, to be a fully functioning large-capacity magazine. (Cal. Penal Code § 32310)
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