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Health & Saf. Code, § 41806 · Article 2. Nonagricultural Burning

Health & Saf. Code, § 41806

Verbatim from the official edition

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

Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting any of the following:

(a) Burning for the disposal of the combustible or flammable solid waste of a single- or two-family dwelling on its premises.

(b) Open outdoor fires used only for cooking food for human beings or for recreational purposes.

(c) The burning, in a respectful and dignified manner, of an unserviceable American flag that is no longer fit for display.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 538, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.

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=HSC&sectionNum=41806.
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