California AB336 would make recklessly causing a wildfire a felony.
California AB336 would amend the state's Penal Code to make recklessly causing a wildfire a felony. Specifically, recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned any structure, forest land, or property would be a felony. The penalties for recklessly causing a wildfire would be increased. The bill specifies that no reimbursement is required by this act because the only costs incurred would be due to the creation of a new crime.
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