{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"678","citation":"Pen. Code, § 678","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":"Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 616.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever in this code the character or grade of an offense, or its punishment, is made to depend upon the value of property, such value shall be estimated exclusively in lawful money of the United States.</p>","text":"Whenever in this code the character or grade of an offense, or its punishment, is made to depend upon the value of property, such value shall be estimated exclusively in lawful money of the United States.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-678","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}