Gov. Code, § 53971.4 · Article 16. Police and Fire Protection Funds
Gov. Code, § 53971.4
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) As used in this article, “fire protection services” includes, but is not limited to, emergency medical services where provided by a local agency directly or by contract.
(b) “Emergency medical services” includes equipment, apparatus, and salaries and benefits for personnel as described in Article 5 (commencing with Section 1797.160) of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act, where these services are provided by a local agency which also provides police or fire protection.
This section applies only to San Bernardino County.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 16, Sec. 1. Effective May 4, 1987.
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