{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"490.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 490.1","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":"Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 638, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Petty theft, where the value of the money, labor, real or personal property taken is of a value which does not exceed fifty dollars ($50), may be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the discretion of the prosecutor, provided that the person charged with the offense has no other theft or theft-related conviction. </p><p>(b) Any offense charged as an infraction under this section shall be subject to the provisions of subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/pen/17\">17</a> and Sections <a href=\"/pen/19.6\">19.6</a> and <a href=\"/pen/19.7\">19.7</a>. </p><p>A violation which is an infraction under this section is punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).</p>","text":"(a) Petty theft, where the value of the money, labor, real or personal property taken is of a value which does not exceed fifty dollars ($50), may be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the discretion of the prosecutor, provided that the person charged with the offense has no other theft or theft-related conviction. (b) Any offense charged as an infraction under this section shall be subject to the provisions of subdivision (d) of Section 17 and Sections 19.6 and 19.7. A violation which is an infraction under this section is punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/larceny-490-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}