{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"662","citation":"Pen. Code, § 662","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 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS [654. - 678.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-16"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No person is punishable for an omission to perform an act, where such act has been performed by another person acting in his behalf and competent by law to perform it.</p>","text":"No person is punishable for an omission to perform an act, where such act has been performed by another person acting in his behalf and competent by law to perform it.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-662","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}