California · Penal Code
PEN §555.2: It is unlawful to loiter in the immediate vicinity of any posted property.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Loitering near posted property is unlawful, except for lawful picketing or activities informing the public about labor disputes.
Read the full statutory text
It is unlawful to loiter in the immediate vicinity of any posted property. This section does not prohibit picketing in such immediate vicinity or any lawful activity by which the public is informed of the existence of an alleged labor dispute.
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