California legal term
Marking substance in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Marking substance” 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 “Marking substance” mean in California criminal law?
“Marking substance” means any substance or implement, other than aerosol paint containers and felt tip markers, that could be used to draw, spray, paint, etch, or mark. (Cal. Penal Code § 594.2)
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