New Laws for 2009

New Laws for 2009

Fire Protection: (SB 1595/Kehoe): This is Due to the Major fires of 2008

A person who owns, leases, controls, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure in, upon, or adjoining a mountainous area, forest-covered lands, brush-covered lands, or land that is covered with flammable material, that is within a very High Fire Hazard severity zone or in a state responsibility area must significantly reduce the risk of Fire to the structure(s) by maintaining defensible space no greater than 100 feet from each side of the structure, but not beyond the property line unless allowed by state law, local ordinance, or regulation. Call Your California Department of Forestry Office for guidelines and further assistance in the county. Some cities such as Auburn will help as well with chipping of branches or pick up at your curb. Call Public Works in your city for details.

Other New Laws for 2009 to be aware of!  

Counterfeit Clean Air Stickers (SB 1720/Lowenthal): For us commuters.

This new law will make it a crime to forge, counterfeit or falsify a Clean Air sticker. These stickers are currently issued by DMV to certain low-emission vehicles and permit vehicles with these stickers to be driven in the HOV lane.

Text Messaging (SB 28/Simitian):

This new law makes it an infraction to write, send or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communication device, such as a cell phone, while driving.  
This one is important for us to take note of. Since it is important to find a Realtor whom is capable to keep in touch with you in the way that fits Your Lifestyle, it is Also Important to know they will be focused on the road! So if you see us over on the side of the road, it’s to reply to Your needs!