Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in § 302 of the Penal Code or § 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 159. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 403

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, implies simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. See California Penal Code 7