California Statutes

§ 318. — 318. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.)

California § 318.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Title9.
Part 1.TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS
Ch. 8.CHAPTER 8. Indecent Exposure, Obscene Exhibitions, and Bawdy and Other Disorderly Houses

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 318. (2026).

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Whoever, through invitation or device, prevails upon any person to visit any room, building, or other places kept for the purpose of illegal gambling or prostitution, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in the county jail not exceeding six months, or fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or be punished by both that fine and imprisonment.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.

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