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[18.03] Wildfire Resulting Due To Negligence

  • Any person who leaves a fire, showing flame or smoldering, unattended and unextinguished, that leads to uncontrolled burning of forest, timber, or other inflammable materials, within the confines of state or federally owned land is punishable under this code.
  • Violations of Penal Code (18)03 are an felony punishable by 100 months imprisonment and/or a fine of $10,000.