{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"18862.43","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 18862.43","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. HOUSING [17000. - 19997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2.3. SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS ACT [18860. - 18874.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-2.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [18862. - 18862.49.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-2.3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 157, Sec. 1.   (AB 518)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>“Special occupancy park” means a recreational vehicle park, temporary recreational vehicle park, incidental camping area, or tent camp. “Special occupancy park” does not include a low-impact camping area, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/18890\">18890</a>, if the low-impact camping area meets all of the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/18890\">18890</a> and is located in a county that has enacted an ordinance, subject to the requirements of existing law, authorizing low-impact camping.</p>","text":"“Special occupancy park” means a recreational vehicle park, temporary recreational vehicle park, incidental camping area, or tent camp. “Special occupancy park” does not include a low-impact camping area, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18890, if the low-impact camping area meets all of the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 18890 and is located in a county that has enacted an ordinance, subject to the requirements of existing law, authorizing low-impact camping.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-18862-43","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}