California legal term
Tendonectomy in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Tendonectomy” 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 “Tendonectomy” mean in California criminal law?
“Tendonectomy” means a procedure in which the tendons to an animal’s limbs, paws, or toes are cut or modified so that the claws cannot be extended. (Cal. Penal Code § 597.6)
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