Madera County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS |
III. - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY |
Chapter 9.32. FIRE REGULATIONS |
§ 9.32.010. Fire season—Smoking near vegetation.
A.
It is unlawful to smoke or ignite tobacco or other smoking material in any form upon grain, grass, brush or timber-covered lands belonging to another including such lands publicly owned or upon any road, path or trail traversing such lands between June 1st and October 31st inclusive, of any year, except in any of the following circumstances:
1.
In improved camp sites;
2.
In places of human habitation;
3.
In automobiles equipped with ash trays while on improved roads or trails;
4.
While on foot and stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter which is completely clear of any inflammable matter, provided in all such instances burning or glowing substances shall be completely extinguished before being discarded.
B.
This section may be enforced by any peace officer or any State Fire Warden, Deputy State Fire Warden, United States Forest Officer or any person empowered to make arrests under the provisions of Section 4009 and 4011 of the Public Resources Code of the state.
(Ord. 205 § 1, 3, 1950).