California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §11532: (a) It is unlawful for any person to loiter in any public place in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the purpose and with the intent to commit an offense specified in Chapter 6 (commencing
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It is unlawful to loiter in public with intent to commit drug offenses. The statute lists circumstances that may indicate such intent, including acting as a lookout, concealing objects, signaling to potential buyers, and prior drug convictions.
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