California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 55606

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 68. Effective January 1, 1993.

The board of supervisors may contract with the state, through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, for the performance by the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection, his or her deputies, and assistants of functions for the prevention or suppression of fires within the county.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 55606 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-5-local-agencies/division-2-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/part-2-powers-and-duties-exercised-jointly-by-cities-counties-or-other-agencies/chapter-4-fire-and-police-protection/article-1-performance-of-fire-protection-functions-by-county-firewarden-or-state-forester/section-55606

Other sections in Article 1 - Performance of Fire Protection Functions by County Firewarden or State Forester

§ 55600§ 55601§ 55602§ 55603§ 55603.5§ 55604§ 55605§ 55606§ 55607§ 55608§ 55609

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