California legal term
Motion picture theater in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Motion picture theater” 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 “Motion picture theater” mean in California criminal law?
“Motion picture theater” means a theater or other premises in which a motion picture is exhibited. (Cal. Penal Code § 653z)
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