Gov. Code, § 65040.21 · Article 4. Powers and Duties
Gov. Code, § 65040.21
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Before July 1, 2020, the office shall update the guidance document entitled “Fire Hazard Planning General Plan Technical Advice Series” in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of Emergency Services, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and other fire and safety experts. The guidance document shall include specific land use strategies to reduce fire risk to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. The office shall update the guidance document thereafter as necessary.
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History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 626, Sec. 3. (SB 901) Effective January 1, 2019. See same-numbered section added by Sec. 4 of Stats. 2018, Ch. 641.
Another version listed by the Legislative Counsel
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 641, Sec. 4. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2019. See same-numbered section added by Sec. 3 of Stats. 2018, Ch. 626.
By July 1, 2020, the office shall, in consultation with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, and other fire and safety experts, update the guidance document entitled “Fire Hazard Planning, General Plan Technical Advice Series.” The guidance document shall include specific land use strategies to reduce fire risk to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. The office shall, on and after July 1, 2020, update the guidance document not less than once every eight years.
History (another version listed by the Legislative Counsel)
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 641, Sec. 4. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2019. See same-numbered section added by Sec. 3 of Stats. 2018, Ch. 626.
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