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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Sonora Municipal Code § 9.20 Offenses Against Fire Department Equipment

Sonora Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sonora

Cite as: Sonora Municipal Code § 9.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04

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State Law reference— For further provisions regarding the fire department, see Chapter 2.20 of this code.

9.20.010 - Use for Other than Fire Purposes

No fire apparatus, hose, tools or fire appliances of the fire department shall be used for other than fire purposes, unless with written consent of the first assistant or chief engineer. Any person or persons violating the conditions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 27 § 22, 1903.)

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9.20.020 - Driving Over Hose

Any person driving, propelling, drawing or pushing any wagon, buggy, sled, motor vehicle, or other vehicle or things likely to damage a hose, across any hose or section of hose, or driving or riding any horse, mule, cow or domestic cattle or animal across the same is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 75 (part), 1918: Ord. 27 § 23, 1903.)

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9.20.030 - Ringing Firebell

Any person, who rings or assists in ringing any firebell in the city, other than for fire alarms, fire meetings or funeral tolling, unless with the written permission of the chief engineer, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 27 § 24, 1903.)

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9.20.040 - Violation; Penalty

Any person found guilty of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars, and not more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding three months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 75 (part), 1918: Ord. 27 § 25, 1903.)

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