Government Code section 13971

As used in this article, “private citizen” means any person other than a peace officer, fireman, lifeguard, or person whose employment includes the duty to protect the public safety acting within the course and scope of such employment.

Source: Section 13971, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=13971. (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Nov. 17, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_13971

Original Source: Section 13971, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=13971. (last accessed May 12, 2025).