California legal term
master recording in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “master recording” 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 “master recording” mean in California criminal law?
“master recording” means the original fixation of sounds upon a recording from which copies can be made. (Cal. Penal Code § 653h)
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