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Commission debate continues over county burn resolution; staff to forward edits to fire chiefs and KDHE references

2631756 · March 3, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners and a commissioner author reviewed a proposed burn resolution that would regulate open burning and brush pile burns, raised questions about enforcement, misdemeanor class and fines, and KDHE permitting; staff will forward suggested edits to fire chiefs for review.

Commissioners spent significant time on March 3 reviewing a proposed county burn resolution intended to regulate open burning, brush piles and municipal burning. The discussion focused on three main areas: the authority and time limits for fire chiefs to suspend burning, whether brush pile and other open burns should be regulated under a single rule, and the criminal penalties and administrative fee structure in the draft resolution.

A commissioner who earlier submitted suggested edits said the draft should give chiefs more…

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