Section 8654.8 - [Effective until 7/1/2029] Eligibility criteria(a) The joint powers authority shall develop eligibility criteria for property owners, community organizations, and local governments who may receive financial assistance under the wildfire mitigation program in accordance with this article.(b) The joint powers authority may also establish financial assistance limits and matching funding or other recipient contribution requirements, as necessary, to ensure the viability and efficient operation of the wildfire mitigation program and to maximize the program's impact on reducing wildfire risk in California.Added by Stats 2019 ch 391 (AB 38),s 4, eff. 1/1/2020.