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California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 490 Mean?

490	Petty Theft Punishment
490.1	Petty Theft
490.1(A)	Petty Theft - Less Than $50
490.2	Obtaining property by theft where value exceeds $950
490.2(A)	Grand theft less than $950 shall be considered petty theft punished as a misdemeanor.
490.2(B)	Petty Theft
490.4(A)(1)	Organized Retail Theft
490.4(A)(2)	Organized Retail Theft
490.4(A)(3)	Organized Retail Theft
490.5	Petty Theft From A Merchant

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