{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"4435","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 4435","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 6. Prohibited Activities [4411. - 4446.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Prohibited Activities [4421. - 4446.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any fire originates from the operation or use of any engine, machine, barbecue, incinerator, railroad rolling stock, chimney, or any other device which may kindle a fire, the occurrence of the fire is prima facie evidence of negligence in the maintenance, operation, or use of such engine, machine, barbecue, incinerator, railroad rolling stock, chimney, or other device. If such fire escapes from the place where it originated and it can be determined which person’s negligence caused such fire, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"If any fire originates from the operation or use of any engine, machine, barbecue, incinerator, railroad rolling stock, chimney, or any other device which may kindle a fire, the occurrence of the fire is prima facie evidence of negligence in the maintenance, operation, or use of such engine, machine, barbecue, incinerator, railroad rolling stock, chimney, or other device. If such fire escapes from the place where it originated and it can be determined which person’s negligence caused such fire, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/prohibited-activities-4435","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}