Authority to permit controlled burns during drought conditions - civil - criminal

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-1217.3, under DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-1217.3

The division may provide written authority to persons seeking to conduct prescribed or controlled fires, such as grassland, forest, or habitat management activities, during drought conditions as specified in section 13-21-105 (2) or 18-13-109 (2)(b)(III), C.R.S. In issuing written authority for prescribed or controlled fires, the division shall conform to and shall not supersede any state or local bans on fires.

Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-083), ch. 249, p. 1306, § 7, effective May 23.