Senate Bill 1024 Summary

• Amends Section 39-114 of Idaho Code regarding open burning of crop residue to develop physiological conditions or control diseases, insects, pests, and weeds
• Establishes a fee of $2.00 per acre to be paid to the department prior to burning, with fees exempted for propane flaming
• Requires department preapproval before any crop residue burn may take place and prohibits approval if ambient air quality levels exceed specified ozone and particulate matter thresholds
• Mandates the department make public information about scheduled burns including date, location, acreage, and crop type prior to the burn
• Requires the department to remit all collected fees quarterly to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund and declares the act effective immediately upon passage and approval