California legal term
Product in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Product” 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 “Product” mean in California criminal law?
“Product” means an article of trade or commerce or other item of merchandise that is a tangible or an intangible good, and includes services. (Cal. Penal Code § 387)
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