California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §1494: Any person who cuts down a tree which falls into any county highway shall immediately remove the tree, and is liable for a penalty of ten dollars, recoverable as provided in section 1496, for every da

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A person who cuts down a tree that falls onto a county highway must remove it immediately and pay a ten-dollar daily penalty until removed.

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Any person who cuts down a tree which falls into any county highway shall immediately remove the tree, and is liable for a penalty of ten dollars, recoverable as provided in section 1496, for every day such tree remains in the highway.

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