What are Crime Codes

California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 12000 Mean?

12000	F&G - Except As Expressly Provided Otherwise In This Code, Any Violation Of This Code, Or Of Any Rule, Regulation, Or Order Made Or Adopted Under This Code, Is A Misdemeanor.
12001	Hunt In Violation Of 12150 Fish And Game Code.
12001.5	Possess/Sell Sawed-Off Shotgun
12001(A)	Customer must be provided an invoice identifying brand and part info for any parts installed in passenger cars
12001(B)	Failure To Provide Customer With An Invoice Which Identifies Use
12002	No Person Shall Knowingly Manufacture / Sell / Install In Any Vehicle - Any Vehicle Part Which Is Or Has Been Determined To Be Defective And Subject To Customer Notification Or Recall.
12012(A)	Illegal Poaching Of Wildlife For Profit.
12012(B)	Conviction /sentencing guidelines for poaching / illegal game activity with priors
12014(A)	Sealing/Condemning Without Testing
12016	Hinder/Obstruct Sealer

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