California legal term
Scanning device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Scanning device” 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 “Scanning device” mean in California criminal law?
“Scanning device” means a scanner, reader, or any other electronic device that is used to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card. (Cal. Penal Code § 502.6)
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