California legal term
Medical supplies in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Medical supplies” 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 “Medical supplies” mean in California criminal law?
“Medical supplies” includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products. (Cal. Penal Code § 396)
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