{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16850","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16850","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [16000. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS [16100. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1/division-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 103, Sec. 5.   (AB 1798)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16850","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}