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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7.5Art. 1§ 8680 Disaster Assistance Act

§ 8680 Disaster Assistance Act

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§ 8680 Disaster Assistance Act

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is called the California Disaster Assistance Act.
  • •It helps people in California when big bad things happen, like earthquakes or wildfires.
  • •The law was updated in 2005 to make sure it works better.

Example

A big earthquake hits California and many houses get damaged.

This law helps the government give money and support to people who lost their homes or got hurt in the earthquake.

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

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§ 8680 Disaster Assistance Act

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Disaster Assistance Act. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 3.3. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

disasterthis lawassistance

Related Statutes

  • § 8680.5 Disaster Damage Application Requirements
  • § 8682.9 Disaster Assistance Program Regulations
  • § 8684.2 Disaster Loan Guarantees
  • § 8686 Disaster Cost Sharing Limits
  • § 8690.25 Disaster Assistance Fund Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8680.
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