Section 107.7 is added to Section 107 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
“107.7 Cost Recovery.
Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et seq, as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the City of Canyon Lake or the Canyon Lake Fire Department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by the City of Canyon Lake in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.”
(Ord. 190, passed 1-15-2020; Am. Ord. 213, passed 10-6-2021; Am. Ord. 227, passed 11-9-2022)