Pub. Resources Code, § 4118 · Article 2. General Provisions

Pub. Resources Code, § 4118

Verbatim from the official edition

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

The burning of growing, dead, or downed vegetation is for a public purpose if the department has determined that the burning of such vegetation is necessary for the prevention or suppression of forest fires.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1300.

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=PRC&sectionNum=4118.
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