{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"590","citation":"Pen. Code, § 590","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 15. Malicious Injuries to Railroad Bridges, Highways, Bridges, and Telegraphs [587. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-15"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 489.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who maliciously removes, destroys, injures, breaks or defaces any mile post, board or stone, or guide post erected on or near any highway, or any inscription thereon, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who maliciously removes, destroys, injures, breaks or defaces any mile post, board or stone, or guide post erected on or near any highway, or any inscription thereon, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-injuries-to-railroad-bridges-highways-bridges-and-590","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}