Plain English Breakdown
The specific reason for denying state reimbursement is mentioned as 'specified' but not detailed in the provided text.
AB-336: Stricter Penalties for Causing Wildfires
This law changes the punishment for recklessly causing certain fires to be a felony only, with a possible fine of up to $10,000.
What This Bill Does
- Changes reckless fire violations that cause great bodily injury or burn structures and forest land from being either a misdemeanor or a felony to only a felony.
- Adds a maximum fine of $10,000 for these crimes.
- States that no state reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who recklessly set fires causing great bodily injury or burning structures and forest land.
- Local agencies responsible for enforcing the new criminal penalties.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify an effective date.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required but only mentions it is 'for a specified reason' without explaining what that reason is in the provided summary.