{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"273g","citation":"Pen. Code, § 273g","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 2. Abandonment and Neglect of Children [270. - 273.76.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1907, Ch. 413.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any person who in the presence of any child indulges in any degrading, lewd, immoral or vicious habits or practices, or who is habitually drunk in the presence of any child in his care, custody or control, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any person who in the presence of any child indulges in any degrading, lewd, immoral or vicious habits or practices, or who is habitually drunk in the presence of any child in his care, custody or control, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/abandonment-and-neglect-of-children-273g","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}