If the value of the stolen material is more than fifty dollars ($50), but less than nine hundred fifty dollars ($950), a violation of this part may be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction. A violation after a second conviction within a 12-month period shall be charged as a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to § 19 of the Penal Code.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 28, Sec. 53. (SB 18 3x) Effective January 25, 2010.)