§ 8617 Mutual Aid Authority

Government Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

Key Takeaways

•This law is about helping each other during emergencies.
•It only works when there's no big emergency like a war or disaster.
•State groups and local areas can help each other if they have an agreement.
•They must follow the rules in the Master Mutual Aid Agreement and their own local plans.

Example

A big storm knocks out power in a small town.

If the town has an agreement with nearby towns, they can ask for help to fix the power lines. But this only works if there's no big emergency declared.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 8617 Mutual Aid Authority

In periods other than a state of war emergency, a state of emergency, or a local emergency, state agencies and political subdivisions have authority to exercise mutual aid powers in accordance with the Master Mutual Aid Agreement and local ordinances, resolutions, agreements, or plans therefor. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1454.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreement resolution emergency ordinance port master mutual aid authority accordance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8617.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References