{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"335","citation":"Pen. Code, § 335","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 10. Gaming [330. - 337z.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 110.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>Every district attorney, sheriff, or police officer must inform against and diligently prosecute persons whom they have reasonable cause to believe offenders against the provisions of this chapter, and every officer refusing or neglecting so to do, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every district attorney, sheriff, or police officer must inform against and diligently prosecute persons whom they have reasonable cause to believe offenders against the provisions of this chapter, and every officer refusing or neglecting so to do, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/gaming-335","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}