California legal term
Opium poppy in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Opium poppy” 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 “Opium poppy” mean in California criminal law?
“Opium poppy” means the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except its seeds. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11021)
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