{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"597s","citation":"Pen. Code, § 597s","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. 1999, Ch. 303, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Every person who willfully abandons any animal is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p><p>(b) This section shall not apply to the release or rehabilitation and release of native California wildlife pursuant to statute or regulations of the California Department of Fish and Game.</p>","text":"(a) Every person who willfully abandons any animal is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) This section shall not apply to the release or rehabilitation and release of native California wildlife pursuant to statute or regulations of the California Department of Fish and Game.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-mischief-597s","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}