California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 53019

Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1331.

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of California that the control of fires and dangerous conditions caused by great public calamities is a matter of statewide concern and interest to all inhabitants and citizens.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 53019 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-5-local-agencies/division-2-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/part-1-powers-and-duties-common-to-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/chapter-1-general/article-2-emergency-powers/section-53019

Other sections in Article 2 - Emergency Powers

§ 53019§ 53020§ 53021§ 53022§ 53023

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