California legal term
tobacco products in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “tobacco products” 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 “tobacco products” mean in California criminal law?
“tobacco products” means a product or device as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 308)
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