Burn Bans

  • Local Burn Ban: Suspends any issued burning permits; no new permits issued
  • State of Emergency: Indicates that the issuing authority (town supervisor or County Exec, etc) has implemented additional laws due to special circumstances (i.e. due to drought) to cover a period of 30 days, unless renewed
  • Executive Order: A law prohibiting specific criteria such as open burns, cooking fire unless in a grill, etc.

Select the PDF to read the State of Emergency or Executive Order and familiarize yourself on the specific criteria of the burn ban in your area.

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