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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 4.5§ 31572 Big Bear Fire Authority Definitions

§ 31572 Big Bear Fire Authority Definitions

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§ 31572 Big Bear Fire Authority Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words used in other laws about the Big Bear Fire Authority.
  • •The 'Authority' is a team made by two groups (Big Bear City Community Services District and Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District) to work together on fire safety.
  • •The 'City' just means the City of Big Bear Lake.
  • •The 'City safety plan' is a retirement plan for fire workers in Big Bear Lake.

Example

If someone talks about the 'Authority' in Big Bear, they mean the fire department team that works for both the city and the fire protection district.

This law just explains what certain words mean when talking about fire safety rules in Big Bear. For example, if a rule says 'Authority,' it’s talking about the Big Bear Fire Authority, not just any group.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31572 Big Bear Fire Authority Definitions

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Authority” means the Big Bear Fire Authority, which is a joint powers authority established by the Big Bear City Community Services District and the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1) in 2012. (b) “City” means the City of Big Bear Lake. (c) “City safety plan” means that portion of the city’s retirement plan through the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association that covers the safety employees of the fire protection district. (d) “Fire protection district” means the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 72, Sec. 1. (AB 2004) Effective July 9, 2018.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

authorityfire protection districtretirementbig bear lakecity safety planfineemployeebenefits

Related Statutes

  • § 31482.5 Public Retirement Service Credit
  • § 31486.7 Member Death Benefit Rules
  • § 31490 Public Service Credit Restrictions
  • § 31497 Public Service Credit Restrictions
  • § 31499.12 Member Contribution Refund Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31572.
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