1. (a) No person shall build, light, use, or maintain an outdoor fire, campfire, barbeque, or portable stove, oven, or heater within any unit except in areas designated or posted by the San Joaquin River Conservancy pursuant to section 25015.03 of this chapter, or in public campfire or barbeque facilities provided, maintained, and designated for such purpose by the San Joaquin River Conservancy or an operating entity. Stoves, heaters, and ovens fully enclosed within recreational vehicles are permitted.
2. (b) Any allowed fires shall at all times be attended and maintained safely away from flammable grass, trees, and other vegetation, and in a safe condition that does not endanger any person, structure, facility, or natural resource, and shall be fully extinguished when not attended or in use.
3. (c) Upon a finding of extreme fire hazard by the San Joaquin River Conservancy governing board, it shall be posted to the extent practicable pursuant to section 25015.03 of this chapter or by any fire protection agency with concurrent jurisdiction, that no person shall light any fire of any kind in the specified portions of the units.
4. (d) This section does not apply to fire response agencies or San Joaquin River Conservancy employees and contractors carrying out training, fire suppression, or resource management activities approved by the San Joaquin River Conservancy.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32511, 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-4-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 49).