California · Penal Code

PEN §552: This article does not apply to any entry in the course of duty of any peace or police officer or other duly authorized public officer, nor does it apply to the lawful use of an established and existin

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This statute does not apply to peace officers, police officers, or authorized public officials entering property in the course of their duties, nor to lawful use of established facilities.

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This article does not apply to any entry in the course of duty of any peace or police officer or other duly authorized public officer, nor does it apply to the lawful use of an established and existing right of way for public road purposes.

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