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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2.3Ch. 5§ 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority

§ 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority

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§ 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can check any park to make sure it follows the rules.
  • •They can go onto private or public land to see if a park is there.
  • •They can look at everything in the park, like equipment and guest lists, to make sure the rules are followed.

Example

If you own a campground, the government can come in and check your tents, bathrooms, and even your guest sign-in book to make sure everything is safe and follows the rules.

This law lets the government enter and inspect parks, including private ones, to ensure they are following the rules. They can look at everything in the park to make sure it is safe and legal.

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

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§ 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority

(a)  The department shall enforce this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part, except as provided in Section 18865. (b)  The officers or agents of the enforcement agency may do either of the following: (1)  Enter public or private property to determine whether there exists any park to which this part applies. (2)  Enter and inspect all parks, wherever situated, and inspect all accommodations, equipment, or paraphernalia used in connection therewith, including the right to examine any registers of occupants maintained therein in order to secure the enforcement of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to this part. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcementpropertyregulationparksequipmentthe california departmentoperative januaryrecreation

Related Statutes

  • § 18400 Park Inspection Enforcement
  • § 18873.3 Park Electrical Safety Standards
  • § 18873 Park Building Construction Standards
  • § 18873.1 Park Plumbing Regulations
  • § 18873.4 Park Fuel Gas Safety

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18866.
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