{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"24","citation":"Pen. Code, § 24","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This Act, whenever cited, enumerated, referred to, or amended, may be designated simply as The Penal Code, adding, when necessary, the number of the section.</p>","text":"This Act, whenever cited, enumerated, referred to, or amended, may be designated simply as The Penal Code, adding, when necessary, the number of the section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions-24","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}