California legal term
Reconnection in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Reconnection” 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 “Reconnection” mean in California criminal law?
“Reconnection” means the reconnection of utility service by a customer or other person after service has been lawfully disconnected by the utility. (Cal. Penal Code § 498)
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