California Statutes

§ 598a. — 598a. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 778.)

California § 598a.
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Part 1.TITLE 14. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 598a. (2026).

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(a)Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who kills any dog or cat with the sole intent of selling or giving away the pelt of such animal.
(b)Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who possesses, imports into this state, sells, buys, gives away or accepts any pelt of a dog or cat with the sole intent of selling or giving away the pelt of the dog or cat, or who possesses, imports into this state, sells, buys, gives away, or accepts any dog or cat, with the sole intent of killing or having killed such dog or cat for the purpose of selling or giving away the pelt of such animal.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 778.
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