Can a 17 year old legally own an Item in the state of California?
Yes. Minors may own personal property in California.
However, parent and legal guardian has superior right to possession.
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Robert Kane ·
A parent's or guardian's authority supercedes a child's right to possession. The child doesn't have a right to work either.
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