Burning Permits

The Department of Agriculture and the Fire Department shall be responsible for the issuance of burning permits in wild areas. The issuance of permits shall be at the discretion of the issuing officer who shall take into account whether or not the issuance of such a permit is compatible with the safety. Permit holders shall not start fires during a heavy wind or without sufficient help present to control and extinguish the fires. Permit holders shall also maintain a constant watch over the fires until all fires have been extinguished.