California legal term
responsible person in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “responsible person” 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 “responsible person” mean in California criminal law?
“responsible person” means a person having the power to direct the management, policies, and practices of the entity as it pertains to ammunition. (Cal. Penal Code § 30385)
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