Pen. Code, § 653.26 · Chapter 2.5. Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense

Pen. Code, § 653.26

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 981, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=653.26.
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