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 272 Mean?

272	Contribute To The Delinquency Of Minor
27200(D)	No Person Shall Sale/Offer For Sale A Motor Vehicle Which Produces A Maximum Noise Exceeding The Applicable Noise Limit
27200(E)	No Person Shall Sell/Offer For Sale A Motor Vehicle Not In Compliance With Noise Emission Standards
272(A)	Contribute To Delinquency Of Minor.
272(A)(1)	Contribute To The Delinquency Of A Minor
272A1	Contribute To The Delinquency Of A Minor
272(A)(2)	Failure To Exercise Reasonable Control Or Supervision Over Minor Child
272A(A)	Threaten Child With Imminent Bodily / Emotional / Or Psychological Harm.
273(A)(B)	Every person who commits any act or omits the performance of any duty, which act or omission causes or tends to cause or encourage any child to fail or refuse to conform to a lawful order of the juvenile court.
272(B)(1)	Adult Over 21 Who Lures Child Under 14 Away From Home Without Parent's Consent.

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