DIVISION 4. FORESTS, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS 4001-4958›PART 2. PROTECTION OF FOREST, RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS 4101-4789.7›CHAPTER 1. Prevention and Control of Forest Fires 4101-4205›ARTICLE 2. General Provisions 4111-4123.7

§ 4118

California Public Resources Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1300.)

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