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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2.1Ch. 3§ 18400 Park Inspection Enforcement

§ 18400 Park Inspection Enforcement

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 18400 Park Inspection Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can check any park or place that might be a park to make sure it follows the rules.
  • •They can go onto private or public land to see if it's a park that needs to follow these rules.
  • •They can look at everything in the park, like equipment and guest lists, to make sure the rules are being followed.

Example

If you own a campground and the government thinks it might be a park that needs to follow certain rules, they can come onto your land to check.

The government can enter your campground to see if it's a park that must follow the rules. They can look at your equipment and guest lists to make sure you're doing things the right way.

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

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§ 18400 Park Inspection Enforcement

(a)  The department shall enforce this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part, except as provided in Section 18300. (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. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 799, Sec. 16.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcementpropertyregulationparksequipmentthe california departmentrecreationconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority
  • § 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 18400.
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