Section 38318.5 Of Article 5. Reckless Driving From California Vehicle Code >> Division 16.5. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.
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. (a) Any person who maliciously removes or alters trail,
danger, or directional markers or signs provided for the safety or
guidance of off-highway motor vehicles is guilty of a misdemeanor and
shall be punished pursuant to Section 42002 by a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county
jail for not more than six months, or by both the fine and
imprisonment.
(b) Any person who, with intent to do great bodily injury (1)
proximately causes great bodily injury to any person as a result of
acts prohibited by subdivision (a), or (2) erects or places any
cable, chain, rope, fishing line, or other similar material which is
unmarked or intentionally placed, or both, for malicious purpose is
guilty of a felony.
(c) Any person convicted under subdivision (a) or (b) shall, if
the violation proximately causes one or more adverse environmental
impacts, also be liable in civil damages for the cost of mitigation,
restoration, or repair thereof, in addition to any other liability
imposed by law.