53019. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of California that the control of fires and dangerous conditions caused by great public calamities is a matter of statewide concern and interest to all inhabitants and citizens. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1331.)
53020. As used in this article, “local agency” means public agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
53021. Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its territorial limits are conclusively deemed for the direct protection and benefit of its inhabitants and property if made or performed for: (a) A national or local emergency created by military attack or sabotage. (b) Providing adequate national or local defense. (c) A local emergency, […]
53022. If such services are performed outside the local agency’s limits, they shall be ordered by the chief administrative officer of the office or department performing them unless otherwise provided by the legislative body of the local agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
53023. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law or any local ordinance all the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws and rules, all pension, relief, disability, workmen’s compensation, and other benefits, which apply to officers, agents, or employees of the local agency when performing functions within the local agency’s limits apply to them to […]
