Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 501 - USE OF OUTDOOR FIREPLACES AND GRILLS
- Section 669-501-1 - CONTINUED USE OF OUTDOOR FIREPLACES AND CHARCOAL GRILLS DURING A FIRE BAN
- Section 669-501-2 - GENERAL FIRE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE AND CHARCOAL GRILL USE WHEN A BAN IS NOT IN PLACE
- Section 669-501-3 - WAIVER OF RULE
- Appendix 669-501-A - Fire Safety Requirements for Outdoor Fireplaces and Charcoal Grills
SUMMARY: With few exceptions, fire permits are required for all outdoor fires in Maine. When fire danger conditions are severe, the Governor may ban some or all outdoor fires. Section 1 describes the conditions under which certain public or licensed campsites may continue to use outdoor fireplaces and charcoal grills during a fire ban. Section 2 describes the conditions, when a fire ban is not in place, under which certain public or private facilities or campsites may obtain a general permit, in lieu of a single-use fire pen-nit, from the Bureau to use outdoor fireplaces and charcoal grills. A facility or campsite may apply for an exemption under Section 1. and for a general, fire permit under Section 2. if it meets the qualifications.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 12 M.R.S.A. §9001-B(4); 12 M.R.S.A. §9325
