California legal term
PPO in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “PPO” 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 “PPO” mean in California criminal law?
“PPO” means a private patrol operator licensed pursuant to Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 7580) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code whose license is not suspended, revoked, expired, inactive, delinquent, or canceled. (Cal. Penal Code § 28010)
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