{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"490","citation":"Pen. Code, § 490","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 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Larceny [484. - 502.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1125.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Petty theft is punishable by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both.</p>","text":"Petty theft is punishable by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/larceny-490","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}