Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-07 - Forestry
Chapter 0080-07-05 - Open-Air Burning Permit
Section 0080-07-05-.04 - COMMISSIONER'S BURNING BAN
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0080-07-05-.04
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The State Forester shall immediately notify the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture when extreme fire hazard conditions exist in any area of the state.
(2) Prior to issuing a Commissioner's burning ban, the Commissioner shall consult with the county mayor or county executive of any area that will be subject to the burning ban.
(3) The Commissioner shall make the final determination to issue the burning ban.
Authority: T.C.A. § 39-14-306.
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