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MS SB2762

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Giles Ward

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-19-307 to change the liability standard for property owners conducting prescribed burns from negligence to gross negligence
  • Requires prescribed burns to be supervised by at least one certified prescribed burn manager
  • Mandates a notarized written prescription and burning permit from the Mississippi Forestry Commission before conducting prescribed burns
  • Designates prescribed burns as in the public interest and not a public or private nuisance when compliant with state air pollution statutes
  • Authorizes the Mississippi Forestry Commission to establish rules for certifying prescribed burn managers and developing prescription guidelines

Legislative Description

Forestry; revise standard of negligence for liability for prescribed burns of timber.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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