What are Crime Codes

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 499 Mean?

499	Steal Water
499A	Bypass Meter To Steal Electricity
499B	Take Vehicle For Temporary Use
499B.1	Take Vehicle For Temp Use W/Prior 10851
499B.1(A)	Take Vehicle For Temporary Use W/Prior Vc 10851/Pc 487.3
499B.1(B)	Take Vehicle For Temp Use W/Prior
499B(A)	Take Bike W/O Permission.
499B(B)	Unlawfully Take Any Vessel to Temporarily Use or Operate Without Permission of Owner.
499C(B)	Theft Of Trade Secrets
499C(B)(1)	Theft Of Trade Secrets: Steals

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