Cal. PEN § 17060
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 17060, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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(a) (1) As used in Sections 25135 and 25145, “residence” means a structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, motels, hotels, time-shares, and recreational or other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(2) As used in Sections 27881, 27882, and 27883, “residence” means a structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, motels, hotels, and time-shares, but does not include recreational vehicles or other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2026.
(2) As used in Sections 27881, 27882, and 27883, “residence” means a structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, motels, hotels, and time-shares, but does not include recreational vehicles or other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2026.
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