California legal term
Prohibited violation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Prohibited violation” 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 violation” mean in California criminal law?
“Prohibited violation” means any violation of law that creates liability for, or arising out of, either of the following: (i) Providing, facilitating, or obtaining a legally protected health care activity, as defined in Section 1549.15, that is lawful under California law. (Cal. Penal Code § 629.51)
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