Skip to main content
US Criminal Defense.org
Menu

California legal term

Repair or reconstruction services in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Repair or reconstruction services” 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 “Repair or reconstruction services” mean in California criminal law?

“Repair or reconstruction services” means services performed by any person who is required to be licensed under the Contractors’ State License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster. (Cal. Penal Code § 396)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.