California · Penal Code
PEN §372.7: Local law enforcement or a local jurisdiction shall not bring or threaten a nuisance action pursuant to Section 372 or 373a against a business, or impose fines pursuant to Section 372 or 373a upon a b
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Local law enforcement or a local jurisdiction shall not bring or threaten a nuisance action pursuant to Section 372 or 373a against a business, or impose fines pursuant to Section 372 or 373a upon a business, solely for the act of reporting retail crime, unless the report is knowingly false.
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