§ 16.04.110. Enforcement—Permits.
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions contained in this chapter the State Forester and the county forester or their agents, and/or the U. S. Forest Officers within Los Padres National Forest, are empowered to enforce the provisions hereof and to issue permits in writing, and to inspect and abate any conditions that might constitute a fire menace or a menace to the public peace, health, or safety as hereinbefore mentioned, and shall include in any permits issued such safeguarding restrictions and precautions as are reasonably necessary to prevent such fires or the use of fire from endangering life or property. No permit issued shall exonerate any person from civil or criminal liability in case injury results from such fire to persons or property, and any State Forester or county forester or their agents, and/or U. S. Forest Officers within Los Padres National Forest, are empowered to refuse, revoke, or postpone permits when necessary for the protection of life or property.
(Prior code § 4-001.11)