Pen. Code, § 653.28 · Chapter 2.5. Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense
Pen. Code, § 653.28
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Nothing in this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639) shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with these chapters relating to prostitution or prostitution-related activity. Where local laws duplicate or supplement this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639), these chapters shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not to preempt the field.
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History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 981, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.
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