{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"13871","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 13871","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000. - 14959.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 2.7. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT LAW OF 1987 [13800. - 13970.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-2.7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. General Powers and Duties [13860. - 13879.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-2.7/chapter-5"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(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 <a href=\"/pen/17\">17</a> of the Penal Code. </p><p>(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. </p><p>(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. </p><p>(d) Every misdemeanor is punishable pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/19\">19</a> of the Penal Code. </p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-powers-and-duties-13871","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}