California legal term
prohibited area in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “prohibited area” 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 “prohibited area” mean in California criminal law?
“prohibited area” means any place where it is unlawful to discharge a weapon. (Cal. Penal Code § 17030)
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