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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 498 Mean?

498	Theft Of Utility Services
4980(B)	Act As Marriage Counselor W/O License
498(1)	Divert or Cause to be Diverted Utility Services by Any Means.
498(A)	Theft of Utility Services.
498(A)(7)	Reconnection of utility service by a customer or other person after service has been lawfully disconnected by the utility.
498(B)	Theft Of Utility Services
498(B)(1)	Diversion Of Utility Service
498(B)(2)	Tampering With Utility Meter
498(B)(3)	Tampering With Utility Property
498(B)(4)	Theft Of Utility Services

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