California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 16850

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 103, Sec. 5. (AB 1798) Effective January 1, 2015.

As used in this part, “locked container” means a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, keylock, combination lock, or similar locking device. The term “locked container” does not include the utility or glove compartment of a motor vehicle.

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Cal. Pen. Code § 16850 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-6-control-of-deadly-weapons/title-1-preliminary-provisions/division-2-definitions/section-16850

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