Pen. Code, § 594.5 · Title 14. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
Pen. Code, § 594.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Nothing in this code shall invalidate an ordinance of, nor be construed to prohibit the adoption of an ordinance by, a city, city and county, or county, if the ordinance regulates the sale of aerosol containers of paint or other liquid substances capable of defacing property or sets forth civil administrative regulations, procedures, or civil penalties governing the placement of graffiti or other inscribed material on public or private, real or personal property.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 42, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.
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