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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 2§ 25642 County Fire Protection Funding

§ 25642 County Fire Protection Funding

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§ 25642 County Fire Protection Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •The local government can decide how much money to spend on fire protection each year.
  • •They can choose the amount they think is needed to keep people safe from fires.
  • •This rule was updated in 1970.

Example

A small town has old fire trucks and not enough firefighters.

The town leaders can decide to spend more money to buy new fire trucks and hire more firefighters to protect the town better.

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

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§ 25642 County Fire Protection Funding

The board of supervisors may appropriate in any one year such sum of money as the board of supervisors deems necessary for the purpose of providing fire protection. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1342.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

fireprotection

Related Statutes

  • § 25622 County Forestry Board Appointment
  • § 25632 County Fire And Tree Control
  • § 25639 County Forestry Cooperation Funding
  • § 25634 Local Fire Control Limits
  • § 6704 Saturday Public Office Holidays

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 25642.
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