2009 California Health and Safety Code - Section 12750-12751 :: Chapter 1. Definitions And Scope

12750.  For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall
apply:
   (a) "Flamethrowing device" means any nonstationary and
transportable device designed or intended to emit or propel a burning
stream of combustible or flammable liquid a distance of at least 10
feet.
   (b) "Permitholder" means a person who holds a flamethrowing device
permit issued pursuant to this part.

12751.  This part shall not apply to the sale, purchase, possession,
transportation, storage, or use of a flamethrowing device by a
person if all of the following apply:
   (a) The person is regularly employed by or a paid officer,
employee, or member of a fire department, fire protection district,
or firefighting agency of the federal government, the state, a city,
a county, a city and county, district, public or municipal
corporation, or political subdivision of this state.
   (b) The person is on duty and acting within the course and scope
of his or her employment.
   (c) The flamethrowing device is used by the fire department, fire
protection district, or firefighting agency described in subdivision
(a) in the course of fire suppression.