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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 1§ 55601 County Fire Warden Definition

§ 55601 County Fire Warden Definition

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§ 55601 County Fire Warden Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what 'county' means in this part of the rules.
  • •A 'county' here is one that has a special fire person called a 'county fire warden'.
  • •Not all counties count—only the ones with this fire person.

Example

Imagine two counties: Sunny County has a fire warden, but Cloudy County does not.

In this law, only Sunny County fits the definition of 'county' because it has a fire warden. Cloudy County doesn’t count here.

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

Official Source
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§ 55601 County Fire Warden Definition

As used in this article, “county” means a county in which a county firewarden has been appointed. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

firedefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 50805 Fire Department Member Definition
  • § 55600 Local Agency Definition
  • § 26909 Special District Audit Requirements
  • § 31904 County Peace Officer Definitions
  • § 31907 Active Retirement System Members

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 55601.
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