California legal term
rodeo in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “rodeo” 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 “rodeo” mean in California criminal law?
“rodeo” means a performance featuring competition between persons that includes three or more of the following events: bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, or team roping. (Cal. Penal Code § 596.7)
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