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Person with an identification card in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Person with an identification 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 “Person with an identification card” mean in California criminal law?

“Person with an identification card” means an individual who is a qualified patient who has applied for and received a valid identification card pursuant to this article. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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