California § 4426 - A person shall not set a backfire, or cause a backfire to be set, except under th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4426 — A person shall not set a backfire, or cause a backfire to be set, except under th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4426. A person shall not set a backfire, or cause a backfire to be set, except under th
A person shall not set a backfire, or cause a backfire to be set, except under the direct supervision or permission of a state or federal forest officer, unless it can be established that the setting of such backfire was necessary for the purpose of saving life or valuable property.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4426
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4426 cover?
Section 4426 ("A person shall not set a backfire, or cause a backfire to be set, except under th") 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 § 4426?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4426 apply to my situation?
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