California § 602.10 - Every person who, by physical force and with the intent to prevent attendance or
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§ 602.10. Every person who, by physical force and with the intent to prevent attendance or
Every person who, by physical force and with the intent to prevent attendance or instruction, willfully obstructs or attempts to obstruct any student or teacher seeking to attend or instruct classes at any of the campuses or facilities owned, controlled, or administered by the Regents of the University of California, the Trustees of the California State University, or the governing board of a community college district shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. As used in this section, âphysical forceâ includes, but is not limited to, use of oneâs person, individually or in concert with others, to impede access to, or movement within, or otherwise to obstruct the students and teachers of the classes to which the premises are devoted.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 602.10
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 602.10 cover?
Section 602.10 ("Every person who, by physical force and with the intent to prevent attendance 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 § 602.10?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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