{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"490a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 490a","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. 1927, Ch. 619.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Wherever any law or statute of this state refers to or mentions larceny, embezzlement, or stealing, said law or statute shall hereafter be read and interpreted as if the word “theft” were substituted therefor.</p>","text":"Wherever any law or statute of this state refers to or mentions larceny, embezzlement, or stealing, said law or statute shall hereafter be read and interpreted as if the word “theft” were substituted therefor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/larceny-490a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}