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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7Art. 5§ 8589 Emergency Use Of Fairgrounds

§ 8589 Emergency Use Of Fairgrounds

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§ 8589 Emergency Use Of Fairgrounds

Key Takeaways

  • •The Office of Emergency Services can use fairgrounds (like where fairs or events happen) if they need to.
  • •This includes both state and local fairgrounds.
  • •They can do this when there's an emergency or special situation.

Example

A big wildfire happens near a town, and many people need a safe place to stay.

The Office of Emergency Services can use the local fairgrounds to set up shelters, food stations, or medical help for people affected by the fire.

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

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§ 8589 Emergency Use Of Fairgrounds

The Office of Emergency Services shall be permitted the use of all state and local fair properties as conditions require. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 136. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

emergencythe california officethe officeeffective septemberoperative july

Related Statutes

  • § 8574.22 Emergency Services Staff Hiring
  • § 8599 Emergency Volunteer Resource Plan
  • § 8575 Disaster Council Authority
  • § 8586 Governor'S Emergency Powers Delegation
  • § 8588 Emergency Proclamation By Director

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8589.
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