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Statute
California Statute - Penal Code § 496, Receiving or concealing stolen property; Duty of swap meet vendor or personal property dealer or collector to make reasonable inquiry; Action for damages; Attempts
Citation
CAL. PENAL CODE § 496 (Deering 2007)
Summary
Buying and receiving stolen property is illegal subject to imprisonment up to one year; anyone injured by such actions is entitled to treble damages.
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