Section 13871.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 13871.
in effect(a)
Any citation issued by a district for violation of a fire prevention code or a district ordinance may be processed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 17 of the Penal Code.
(b)
Every person who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of a district board or its authorized representative is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c)
Every person who falsely personates a member of a district board or an officer or employee of a district is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d)
Every misdemeanor is punishable pursuant to Section 19 of the Penal Code.
References
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 17.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 19.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026