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FL S0764
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that debris for certified pile burning must originate "onsite," allowing naturally occurring debris from agricultural, silvicultural, land-clearing, or tree-cutting operations to be brought from off-site locations for burning
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Maintains existing requirements that certified pile burners must ensure proper pile placement and content conducive to efficient burning before ignition
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Retains rules requiring burns to be completed no later than 1 hour after sunset, or at least 1 hour before sunset in smoke-sensitive areas
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Preserves requirements for written burning plans, landowner consent, Florida Forest Service authorization, adequate firebreaks, and sufficient personnel and equipment at burn sites
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Effective date of July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Certified Pile Burning
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
3/14/2020