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Panel discusses who may trigger fire-protection citations; committee seeks revised amendment
Summary
Lawmakers reviewed amendments to House Bill 2819A that would permit the state forester or authorized enforcement officers to issue citations for fire-protection violations based on probable cause and credible witness statements; the committee carried the bill to allow finalized amendment paperwork and further review.
On May 14 the Senate Committee on Judiciary discussed House Bill 2819A, which would permit the state forester or an authorized enforcement officer to issue citations for fire-protection violations not witnessed firsthand if the officer has probable cause based on investigation, supporting evidence or a credible witness statement. The committee did not complete action and carried the bill over to allow finalized amendment language and fiscal paperwork to be circulated.
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