{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"624","citation":"Pen. Code, § 624","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. 1939, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who wilfully breaks, digs up, obstructs, or injures any pipe or main for conducting water, or any works erected for supplying buildings with water, or any appurtenances or appendages connected thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who wilfully breaks, digs up, obstructs, or injures any pipe or main for conducting water, or any works erected for supplying buildings with water, or any appurtenances or appendages connected thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-mischief-624","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}