California AB758 mandates vegetation management assessments and firebreaks on public lands.

California AB758, known as the Force State and Local Government to Be Firewise Neighbors Act, requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and local entities to assess public lands every two years to ensure they are not severe fire hazards. The assessments must include details on vegetation management and costs. The bill also mandates a 200-foot firebreak on all borders of public lands with private property by January 1, 2028. If the Commission on State Mandates finds state-mandated costs, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts is required.

California AB758 mandates vegetation management assessments and firebreaks on public lands.

California AB758, known as the Force State and Local Government to Be Firewise Neighbors Act, requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and local entities to assess public lands every two years to ensure they are not severe fire hazards. The assessments must include details on vegetation management and costs. The bill also mandates a 200-foot firebreak on all borders of public lands with private property by January 1, 2028. If the Commission on State Mandates finds state-mandated costs, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts is required.