California legal term
Ultimate user in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Ultimate user” 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 “Ultimate user” mean in California criminal law?
“Ultimate user” means a person who lawfully possesses a controlled substance for his own use or for the use of a member of his household or for administering to an animal owned by him or by a member of his household. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11030)
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