Fire protection districts: fees: 911 telephone calls.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits fire protection districts from charging fees to the public for using 911 emergency telephone numbers or for emergency responders responding to 911 calls. The bill clarifies that fees can still be charged for prank calls. It amends existing law to explicitly state this prohibition.
Key provisions
- Fire protection districts cannot charge fees for using 911 emergency telephone numbers.
- Fire protection districts cannot charge fees for emergency responders responding to 911 calls.
- The bill clarifies that fees can be charged for prank calls to 911.
- The bill amends Section 13916 of the Health and Safety Code.
- The bill adds Section 13916.5 to the Health and Safety Code.
- Requires districts to publish notice of fee changes and provide data on costs and revenue.
- Establishes a process for public comment on proposed fee schedules.
- Allows districts to recover meeting costs from fees related to the meeting.
Who is affected
- Fire Protection Districts
- Taxpayers
- Residents of California
- Emergency Responders
- 911 Callers
Notable changes
- Explicitly prohibits fees for 911 use and emergency response.
- Clarifies that fees can be charged for prank calls to 911.
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