California § 1318 - Every person who maliciously destroys, cuts, breaks, mutilates, effaces, or other
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1318 — Every person who maliciously destroys, cuts, breaks, mutilates, effaces, or other, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1318. Every person who maliciously destroys, cuts, breaks, mutilates, effaces, or other
Every person who maliciously destroys, cuts, breaks, mutilates, effaces, or otherwise injures, tears down, or removes any veteransâ memorial constructed or established pursuant to this division, or constructed or established by any veteransâ association, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 1260, is guilty of a crime punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code or by imprisonment in a county jail for less than one year.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1318
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1318 cover?
Section 1318 ("Every person who maliciously destroys, cuts, breaks, mutilates, effaces, or other") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1318?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1318 apply to my situation?
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