{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"597d","citation":"Pen. Code, § 597d","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 14. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF [594. - 625c.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-14"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 598, Sec. 11.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>Any sheriff, police, or peace officer, or officer qualified as provided in Section <a href=\"/corp/14502\">14502</a> of the Corporations Code, may enter any place, building, or tenement, where there is an exhibition of the fighting of birds or animals, or where preparations are being made for such an exhibition, and, without a warrant, arrest all persons present.</p>","text":"Any sheriff, police, or peace officer, or officer qualified as provided in Section 14502 of the Corporations Code, may enter any place, building, or tenement, where there is an exhibition of the fighting of birds or animals, or where preparations are being made for such an exhibition, and, without a warrant, arrest all persons present.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-mischief-597d","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}