{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"4118","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 4118","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. FORESTS, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS [4001. - 4958.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. PROTECTION OF FOREST, RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS [4101. - 4789.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Prevention and Control of Forest Fires [4101. - 4209.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [4111. - 4123.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1300.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The burning of growing, dead, or downed vegetation is for a public purpose if the department has determined that the burning of such vegetation is necessary for the prevention or suppression of forest fires.</p>","text":"The burning of growing, dead, or downed vegetation is for a public purpose if the department has determined that the burning of such vegetation is necessary for the prevention or suppression of forest fires.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/general-provisions-4118","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}