California · Penal Code
PEN §594.37: (a) It is unlawful, except upon private property, for a person to engage in picketing targeted at a funeral during the time period beginning one hour prior to the funeral and ending one hour after the
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It is unlawful to picket at a funeral within one hour before or after it concludes, except on private property. Violation is punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to six months in county jail, or both.
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