California § 5048 - Any disturbance, defacement, displacement, or other interference with any tufa or

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§ 5048. Any disturbance, defacement, displacement, or other interference with any tufa or

Any disturbance, defacement, displacement, or other interference with any tufa or associated sand structure by any person or instrumentality is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. This section shall apply to all tufa and associated sand structures within the Mono Lake basin, regardless of their location on public or private lands or within or without the boundaries of the reserve. The department shall provide for the enforcement of, and any other peace officer within the Mono Basin shall enforce, this section.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5048

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5048 cover?

Section 5048 ("Any disturbance, defacement, displacement, or other interference with any tufa or") 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 § 5048?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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