(a) A person shall not light, maintain, or use a campfire upon brush-covered land, grass-covered land, or forest-covered land that is the property of another person unless the person first obtains a written permit from the owner, lessee, or agent of the owner or lessee of the property.

(b) If, however, campsites and special areas have been established by the property owner and posted as areas for camping, a permit is not necessary.

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Terms Used In California Public Resources Code 4433

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) A written campfire permit duly issued by or under the authority of the United States Forest Service is necessary for use on land under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Forest Service.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 77. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)