Gov. Code, § 38600 · Article 1. Fire Protection

Gov. Code, § 38600

Verbatim from the official edition

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

The legislative body of a city may provide fire engines and all other necessary or proper apparatus for the prevention and extinguishment of fires.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 624.

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=38600.
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