Public Resources Code section 4002.4

“Cultural burn” or “cultural burning” means the intentional application of fire to land by a California Native American tribe, a tribal organization, or a cultural fire practitioner to achieve cultural goals or objectives, including for sustenance, ceremonial activities, biodiversity, or other benefits.

Source: Section 4002.4, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4002.4. (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_resources_code_section_4002.4

Original Source: Section 4002.4, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4002.4. (last accessed May 12, 2025).