California legal term
owner in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “owner” 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 “owner” mean in California criminal law?
“owner” means any person who owns a guide, signal, or service dog, or who is authorized by the owner to use the guide, signal, or service dog. (Cal. Penal Code § 365.7)
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