California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §1491: Any person who wilfully injures any county bridge is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is also liable for actual damages for such injury, to be recovered by the county in a civil action.

Misdemeanor

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Willfully injuring a county bridge is a misdemeanor offense. The person is also liable to the county for actual damages through civil action.

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Any person who wilfully injures any county bridge is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is also liable for actual damages for such injury, to be recovered by the county in a civil action.

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