California legal term
Payment card in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Payment card” 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 “Payment card” mean in California criminal law?
“Payment card” means a credit card, debit card, or any other card that is issued to an authorized user and that allows the user to obtain, purchase, or receive goods, services, money, or anything else of value. (Cal. Penal Code § 502.6)
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