California Penal Code ARTICLE 1 - Trespassing or Loitering Near Posted Industrial Property

• Section 552.
  This article does not apply to any entry in the course of duty of any peace or police officer or other duly authorized public officer,...
• Section 552.1.
  This article does not prohibit:(a) Any lawful activity for the purpose of engaging in any organizational effort on behalf of any labor union, agent, or member...
• Section 553.
  The following definitions apply to this article only:(a) “Sign” means a sign not less than one (1) square foot in area and upon which in letters...
• Section 554.
  Any property, except that portion of such property to which the general public is accorded access, may be posted against trespassing and loitering in the...
• Section 554.1.
  Any property described in Section 554 may be posted against trespassing and loitering in the following manner:(a) If it is not enclosed within a fence and...
• Section 555.
  It is unlawful to enter or remain upon any posted property without the written permission of the owner, tenant, or occupant in legal possession or...
• Section 555.1.
  It is unlawful, without authority, to tear down, deface or destroy any sign posted pursuant to this article.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 32.)
• Section 555.2.
  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...
• Section 555.3.
  Violation of any of the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 32.)
• Section 555.4.
  The provisions of this article are applicable throughout the State in all counties and municipalities and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance...
• Section 555.5.
  If any provision of this article, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of the article,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018