CA SB1260

Eliminates exemptions for local agencies to exclude very high fire hazard severity zones from fire prevention requirements and requires transmission of adopted ordinances to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days.

Requires local planning agencies to submit draft safety elements to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection and fire protection agencies at least 90 days before adoption, with the board authorized to request consultations if recommendations are rejected.

Modifies subdivision approval requirements in fire hazard areas to allow consistency with either state board regulations or certified local ordinances, and requires transmittal of findings to the state board upon approval.

Authorizes the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to enter into prescribed burning agreements with any person without prior determinations, allows certified burn bosses to conduct operations, and provides that permit compliance constitutes prima facie evidence of due diligence against fire liability claims.

Requires the State Fire Marshal to develop a fire boss certification curriculum by January 1, 2021, and directs the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop a training program to certify prescribed fire professionals to a common standard.