Section 21 Of General Provisions From California Vehicle Code
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. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of
this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all
counties and municipalities therein, and a local authority shall not
enact or enforce any ordinance or resolution on the matters covered
by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish
regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment,
or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless
expressly authorized by this code.
(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section
does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or
any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce
an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands
within its jurisdiction.