Section 593 Of Chapter 15. Malicious Injuries To Railroad Bridges, Highways, Bridges, And Telegraphs 587-593g From California Penal Code >> Title 13. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 15.

. Every person who unlawfully and maliciously takes down, removes, injures, interferes with, or obstructs any line erected or maintained by proper authority for the purpose of transmitting electricity for light, heat, or power, or any part thereof, or any insulator or crossarm, appurtenance or apparatus connected therewith, or severs or in any way interferes with any wire, cable, or current thereof, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year.