Gov. Code, § 13971 · Chapter 5.5. Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public

Gov. Code, § 13971

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

As used in this article, “private citizen” means any person other than a peace officer, fireman, lifeguard, or person whose employment includes the duty to protect the public safety acting within the course and scope of such employment.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 569, Sec. 12. (AB 1140) Effective January 1, 2016.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=13971.
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