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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 13871

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Any citation issued by a district for violation of a fire prevention code or a district ordinance may be processed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 17 of the Penal Code.

(b) Every person who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of a district board or its authorized representative is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Every person who falsely personates a member of a district board or an officer or employee of a district is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) Every misdemeanor is punishable pursuant to Section 19 of the Penal Code.

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