California legal term
Poppy straw in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Poppy straw” 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 “Poppy straw” mean in California criminal law?
“Poppy straw” means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy, after mowing. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11025)
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