Gov. Code, § 55602 · Article 1. Performance of Fire Protection Functions by County Firewarden or State Forester

Gov. Code, § 55602

Verbatim from the official edition

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

As used in this article, “forest fire” means any fire burning uncontrolled on any lands partially or wholly covered by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other inflammable vegetation.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.

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=55602.
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