California legal term
Three-dimensional printer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Three-dimensional printer” 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 “Three-dimensional printer” mean in California criminal law?
“Three-dimensional printer” means a computer-aided manufacturing device capable of producing a three-dimensional object from a three-dimensional digital model through an additive manufacturing process that involves the layering of two-dimensional cross sections formed of a resin or similar material that are fused together to form a three-dimensional object. (Cal. Penal Code § 29185)
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