{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"4253","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 4253","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 2. Hazardous Fire Areas [4251. - 4290.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 65.   (SB 272)   Effective July 23, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-23","html":"<p>When the director determines that a fire hazard exists in any other area due to the presence of flammable material or cover, the director may by regulation designate the area to be a hazardous fire area. The regulation shall declare the period of time during which the area shall be designated.</p>","text":"When the director determines that a fire hazard exists in any other area due to the presence of flammable material or cover, the director may by regulation designate the area to be a hazardous fire area. The regulation shall declare the period of time during which the area shall be designated.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/hazardous-fire-areas-4253","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}