Crimes: larceny.

Existing law makes it a misdemeanor for a person to publish personal account information, as specified, with the intent to avoid payment of a lawful charge, or with intent to defraud or aid another in defrauding, on specified means of communication, including by writing, telephone, television, or a computer network. This bill would expand that crime to include publication on a social media platform or a public or semipublic internet-based service or application. By expanding the scope of a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.