{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"266a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 266a","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Rape, Abduction, Carnal Abuse of Children, and Seduction [261. - 269.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 109, Sec. 1.   (AB 2424)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>Each person who, within this state, takes any person against his or her will and without his or her consent, or with his or her consent procured by fraudulent inducement or misrepresentation, for the purpose of prostitution, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/647\">647</a>, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, and a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).</p>","text":"Each person who, within this state, takes any person against his or her will and without his or her consent, or with his or her consent procured by fraudulent inducement or misrepresentation, for the purpose of prostitution, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 647, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, and a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rape-abduction-carnal-abuse-of-children-and-seduction-266a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}