{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"653.28","citation":"Pen. Code, § 653.28","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 15. MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES [626. - 653.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense [653.23. - 653.29.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-15/chapter-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 981, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing in this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/639\">639</a>) shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with these chapters relating to prostitution or prostitution-related activity. Where local laws duplicate or supplement this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/639\">639</a>), these chapters shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not to preempt the field.</p>","text":"Nothing in this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639) shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with these chapters relating to prostitution or prostitution-related activity. Where local laws duplicate or supplement this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639), these chapters shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not to preempt the field.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/loitering-for-the-purpose-of-engaging-in-a-prostitution-653-28","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}