California § 2181 - Luggage may consist of whatever the passenger takes with him for his personal use
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2181 — Luggage may consist of whatever the passenger takes with him for his personal use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2181. Luggage may consist of whatever the passenger takes with him for his personal use
Luggage may consist of whatever the passenger takes with him for his personal use and convenience, according to the habits or wants of the particular class to which he belongs, either with reference to the important necessities or to the ultimate purposes of his journey. Luggage within the meaning of this section shall include the samples, case, wares, appliances and catalogs of commercial travelers or their employers, used by them for the purpose of transacting their business and carried with them solely for that purpose, when securely packed and locked in substantial trunks or sample cases of convenient shape and weight for handling. No crate cover or other protection shall be required for any bicycle carried as luggage, but no passenger shall be entitled to carry as luggage more than one bicycle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2181
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2181 cover?
Section 2181 ("Luggage may consist of whatever the passenger takes with him for his personal use") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2181?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2181 apply to my situation?
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