California Statutes
§ 597m. — 597m. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2243.)
California § 597m.
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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 597m. (2026).
Text
It shall be unlawful for any person to promote, advertise, stage, hold, manage, conduct, participate in, engage in, or carry on any bullfight exhibition, any bloodless bullfight contest or exhibition, or any similar contest or exhibition, whether for amusement or gain or otherwise; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit rodeos or to prohibit measures necessary to the safety of participants at rodeos.
This section shall not, however, be construed as prohibiting bloodless bullfights, contests, or exhibitions held in connection with religious celebrations or religious festivals.
Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2243.
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