{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"605","citation":"Pen. Code, § 605","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":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who either:</p><p>1. Maliciously removes any monument erected for the purpose of designating any point in the boundary of any lot or tract of land, or a place where a subaqueous telegraph cable lies; or,</p><p>2. Maliciously defaces or alters the marks upon any such monument; or,</p><p>3. Maliciously cuts down or removes any tree upon which any such marks have been made for such purpose, with intent to destroy such marks;<br />—Is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who either: 1. Maliciously removes any monument erected for the purpose of designating any point in the boundary of any lot or tract of land, or a place where a subaqueous telegraph cable lies; or, 2. Maliciously defaces or alters the marks upon any such monument; or, 3. Maliciously cuts down or removes any tree upon which any such marks have been made for such purpose, with intent to destroy such marks; —Is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-mischief-605","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}