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MS HB732

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bill Pigott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-19-307 of Mississippi Code to change liability standard for prescribed burns from negligence to gross negligence for property owners and their agents
  • Property owners conducting prescribed burns are not liable for fire or smoke damage unless gross negligence is proven
  • Prescribed burns must be conducted by at least one certified prescribed burn manager and require a notarized written prescription and permit from the Mississippi Forestry Commission
  • Prescribed burns conducted in compliance with state air pollution statutes are considered in the public interest and do not constitute a public or private nuisance
  • Effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Prescribed burns; provide no property owner is liable for damage or injury caused by unless gross negligence is proven.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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