{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"55602","citation":"Gov. Code, § 55602","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001. - 57607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000. - 55821.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000. - 55707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Fire and Police Protection [55600. - 55642.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-2/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Performance of Fire Protection Functions by County Firewarden or State Forester [55600. - 55609.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-2/part-2/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this article, “forest fire” means any fire burning uncontrolled on any lands partially or wholly covered by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other inflammable vegetation.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “forest fire” means any fire burning uncontrolled on any lands partially or wholly covered by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other inflammable vegetation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/performance-of-fire-protection-functions-by-county-55602","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}