{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"372.7","citation":"Pen. Code, § 372.7","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 10. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY [369a. - 402c.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-10"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 168, Sec. 1.   (AB 2943)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>Local law enforcement or a local jurisdiction shall not bring or threaten a nuisance action pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/372\">372</a> or <a href=\"/pen/373a\">373a</a> against a business, or impose fines pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/372\">372</a> or <a href=\"/pen/373a\">373a</a> upon a business, solely for the act of reporting retail crime, unless the report is knowingly false.</p>","text":"Local law enforcement or a local jurisdiction shall not bring or threaten a nuisance action pursuant to Section 372 or 373a against a business, or impose fines pursuant to Section 372 or 373a upon a business, solely for the act of reporting retail crime, unless the report is knowingly false.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-crimes-against-the-public-health-and-safety-372-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}