Section 602.12 Of Title 14. Malicious Mischief 594-625c From California Penal Code >> Title 14. >> Part 1.
602.12
. (a) Any person who enters the residential real property of
an academic researcher for the purpose of chilling, preventing the
exercise of, or interfering with the researcher's academic freedom is
guilty of trespass, a misdemeanor.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions
apply:
(1) "Academic researcher" means any person lawfully engaged in
academic research who is a student, trainee, employee, or affiliated
physician of an accredited California community college, a campus of
the California State University or the University of California, or a
Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited, degree
granting, nonprofit institution. Academic research does not include
routine, nonlaboratory coursework or assignments.
(2) "Academic freedom" means the lawful performance,
dissemination, or publication of academic research or instruction.
(c) This section shall not apply to any person who is lawfully
engaged in labor union activities that are protected under state or
federal law.
(d) This section shall not preclude prosecution under any other
provision of law.