§ 2646. Proclamation by Governor prohibiting kindling of fires: Closing of forestlands
(a) Whenever it appears to the Governor that there is excessive danger of forest fires, the Governor may prohibit by proclamation the kindling of a fire in or adjoining forestland or close any or all sections of forestland, or brushland, in any town for such time as the Governor may designate, to all persons.
(b) Proclamations shall be posted in such places and in such manner as the Governor may order in writing. A copy of the proclamation and order, attested by the Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, shall be filed with the Secretary of State and a like copy shall be furnished to the Commissioner who shall attend to the posting of the proclamation. The expenses of posting shall be paid by the Department. Notice of removal of restrictions imposed by proclamation shall be in the same manner. (Added 1977, No. 253 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2025, No. 162 (Adj. Sess.), § 8, eff. July 1, 2026.)