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off-premises in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “off-premises” 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 “off-premises” mean in California criminal law?

“off-premises” means premises other than the premises where the firearm was stored. (Cal. Penal Code § 25200)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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