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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 4.5Art. 4§ 50964 Volunteer Award System Contracts

§ 50964 Volunteer Award System Contracts

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§ 50964 Volunteer Award System Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •Fire departments can join a special award program for their volunteers by signing a contract with the board.
  • •If a department quits the program, the board can stop them from joining again or make new rules for them if they want to rejoin.

Example

A local fire department signs up for a program that gives rewards to its volunteers.

If the department later decides to leave the program, the board can say no if they try to join again or make them follow new rules.

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

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§ 50964 Volunteer Award System Contracts

(a) Except as described in subdivision (b), a department may participate in and make all of its volunteers members of the award system by a contract entered into between the governing body of the department and the board pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board may prohibit a new contract with or may establish terms and conditions regarding a new contract for a department that has previously terminated a contract for participation under this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 651, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008. Operative March 1, 2008, by Section 50979.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

firecontractparticipationoperative march

Related Statutes

  • § 50960 Volunteer Firefighter Service Credit
  • § 50961 Volunteer Firefighter Service Certification
  • § 50965 Department Award System Participation
  • § 50966 Employee Award Cost Quotation
  • § 50968 Volunteer Service Contribution Calculation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50964.
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