California · Penal Code
PEN §405: Every person who participates in any riot is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Participating in a riot is punishable by a fine up to $1,000, county jail time up to one year, or both.
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Every person who participates in any riot is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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