California § 50078 - Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 50078 — Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50078. Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract
Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract with the state or a local agency may, by ordinance or by resolution adopted after notice and hearing, determine and levy an assessment for fire suppression services pursuant to this article. The assessment may be made for the purpose of obtaining, furnishing, operating, and maintaining fire suppression equipment or apparatus or for the purpose of paying the salaries and benefits of firefighting personnel, or both, whether or not fire suppression services are actually used by or upon a parcel, improvement, or property.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50078
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50078 cover?
Section 50078 ("Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract") 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 § 50078?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 50078 apply to my situation?
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