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Board scales back emergency burn ban to state 4 p.m. rule; resolution adopted
Summary
Following advice from public-safety leaders, the board amended its emergency declaration to return to the state's 4 p.m. burn rule (pack in by 4 p.m.; no adding fuel after midnight); board noted enforcement penalties and approved the resolution by unanimous vote.
The Board adopted a resolution to adjust the county-wide burn ban to align with the state's 4 p.m. rule: burns must be packed in by 4 p.m. and no additional fuel may be added after midnight. The County's public-safety advisory committee and fire chiefs recommended the change and supervisors discussed enforcement and statutory penalties.
A committee member noted enforcement would reference state law (a class 3 misdemeanor with a fine up to $500) and the resolution was moved, seconded and approved by raised hands. The county administrator said the change takes effect immediately upon passage and that he would notify fire chiefs and local media; the board recorded the vote as unanimous.
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