CA Penal Code Section 605


Every person who either: 1.Maliciously removes any monument erected for the purpose of designating any point in the boundary of any lot or tract of land, or a place where a subaqueous telegraph cable lies; or, 2.Maliciously defaces or alters the marks upon any such monument; or, 3.Maliciously cuts down or removes any tree upon which any such marks have been made for such purpose, with intent to destroy such marks;—Is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 605’s source at ca​.gov