California § 4423.5 - Use of open fire or burning under permit within an area closed by proclamation pu
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4423.5 — Use of open fire or burning under permit within an area closed by proclamation pu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4423.5. Use of open fire or burning under permit within an area closed by proclamation pu
Use of open fire or burning under permit within an area closed by proclamation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4423.1, except as provided in Sections 4423.2, 4423.3, and 4423.4, is a misdemeanor and any person upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100). No part of such fine shall be suspended. The court may permit the fine prescribed by this section to be paid in installments if the court determines that the defendant is unable to pay the fine in one lump sum.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4423.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4423.5 cover?
Section 4423.5 ("Use of open fire or burning under permit within an area closed by proclamation pu") 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.
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