California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §2559: It is a misdemeanor for any person to remove, damage, interfere with the use of, or obstruct any motorist aid call box provided pursuant to this chapter without the consent of the authority.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is a misdemeanor to remove, damage, interfere with, or obstruct a motorist aid call box without authorization. A convicted person may be ordered to pay repair or replacement costs plus other penalties.

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It is a misdemeanor for any person to remove, damage, interfere with the use of, or obstruct any motorist aid call box provided pursuant to this chapter without the consent of the authority. A person convicted under this section may be required by the court to pay to the service authority the costs of repairing or replacing the call box, in addition to any other penalty.

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