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LRA Legislation Factsheet
Amended by Senate Bill No.63
Government Code 51178
The State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire
hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire
hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard
severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors
including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a
major cause of wildfire spread.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 2.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.)
Government Code 51178.5
Within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies fire
hazard severity zones pursuant to Section 51178, a local agency shall make the information
available for public review and comment. The information shall be presented in a format that is
understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 3.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.)
