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WV SB886
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Allows private property owners to conduct prescribed burns without a burning permit during forest fire seasons (March 1-May 31 and October 1-December 31) when following procedures in the state's prescribed fire code
- Expands the definition of "prescribed fire" to include controlled burns on private property, in addition to wildlife management areas, state forests, and federal lands
- Requires the Division of Forestry director to propose rules establishing procedures for prescribed fire control on private property
- Prescribed burns on private property must still comply with certification requirements, including preparation of a written prescription with landowner information, burn area description, methods, and a smoke management plan
- Certified prescribed fire managers must directly supervise burns and notify the nearest Division of Forestry regional office 24 hours before conducting a prescribed fire
Legislative Description
Permitting prescribed fire control on private property without burning permit
Natural Resources
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/23/2026
Natural Resources2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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