California § 4256 - When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, wit
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4256 — When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, wit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4256. When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, wit
When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, with the consent of the owner of any lands designated as a hazardous fire area, may declare those lands closed to entry by any person. Any public highway traversing the hazardous fire area, shall, however, be excluded from the order of closure, and the closure to entry does not prohibit or curtail the entry or use of the lands by the owner of the lands or the ownerâs agent, nor the entry by a federal, state or county officer upon the closed area in the performance of their official duties. All state and county law enforcement officers shall enforce the order of closure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4256
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4256 cover?
Section 4256 ("When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, wit") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 4256?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4256 apply to my situation?
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