California · Penal Code

PEN §627.8a: The penalties imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall be utilized to prevent, deter, and punish those committing crimes on school campuses.

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This statute establishes that penalties under this chapter aim to prevent, deter, and punish crimes on school campuses while protecting constitutional rights of free speech and assembly.

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The penalties imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall be utilized to prevent, deter, and punish those committing crimes on school campuses. The penalties imposed by the provisions of this chapter shall not be utilized to infringe upon the legitimate exercise of constitutionally protected rights of free speech or assembly.

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