Sunday, June 22, 2008

New Law ~ SB 1238: Outdoor fires;Counties

The Governor recently signed the late Senator Jake Flake's bill to assist in the prevention of damaging and dangerous wildfires.

SB 1238 is an measure that expands the authority of counties to adopt and enforce ordinances prohibiting open fires and campfires in designated unincorporated areas when a determination of emergency is issued by the county emergency management officer and the Board of Supervisors deem it necessary to protect public health and safety on those lands.

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