California legal term
Passenger vessel terminal in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Passenger vessel terminal” 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 “Passenger vessel terminal” mean in California criminal law?
“Passenger vessel terminal” means only that portion of a harbor or port facility, as described in Section 105.105(a)(2) of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, with a secured area that regularly serves scheduled commuter or passenger operations. (Cal. Penal Code § 171.5)
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