Health & Saf. Code, § 13871 · Chapter 5. General Powers and Duties
Health & Saf. Code, § 13871
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Any citation issued by a district for violation of a fire prevention code or a district ordinance may be processed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 17 of the Penal Code.
(b) Every person who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of a district board or its authorized representative is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Every person who falsely personates a member of a district board or an officer or employee of a district is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Every misdemeanor is punishable pursuant to Section 19 of the Penal Code.
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History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.
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