Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)
Section 324.51503 - Burning Permits; Conditions.

Sec. 51503.
(1) At any time the ground is not snow-covered, a person shall not burn any flammable material on or adjacent to forest land, except for domestic purposes, without a permit from the department.
(2) The department shall set the times of day and, consistent with this part, the conditions under which burning for other than domestic purposes on or adjacent to forest land is permitted.
(3) Any person doing any burning on or adjacent to forest land for other than domestic purposes, prior to such burning operations, and at all times while the burning continues, shall take such action in and around the area in which the burning is done so as to prevent the spread of fire as may be required by the department.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)

Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)

451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)

451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)

451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES - Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51906)

451-1994-III-2-4-FOREST-FIRES-515 - Part 515 Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)

Section 324.51501 - Definitions.

Section 324.51502 - Department of Natural Resources; Authority; Appointment of Assistants.

Section 324.51503 - Burning Permits; Conditions.

Section 324.51503b - Prescribed Burning; Liability; Requirements.

Section 324.51503c - Prescribed Burn; Notice of Location; Record of Attempts to Notify; Contents of Notice; Violation.

Section 324.51504 - Acts Prohibited.

Section 324.51505 - Refuse Disposal Facilities; Devices; Conditions; Rules.

Section 324.51506 - Violation of Part Causing Forest or Grass Fire; Violation of MCL 324.51503c; Liability; Other Right of Action for Damages.

Section 324.51507 - Extreme Fire Hazard Conditions; Proclamation by Governor as to Use of Fire; Prohibited Acts.

Section 324.51508 - Repealed. 2015, Act 210, Eff. Mar. 14, 2016.

Section 324.51509 - Fire Suppression Expenses; Liability; Determination; Collection of Claim; Actions.

Section 324.51510 - Prohibited Acts; Exception.

Section 324.51511 - Department of Natural Resources Officer, Employee, or Agent; Right of Entry.

Section 324.51512 - Violation of Part or Rule; Penalty.

Section 324.51513 - Administration of Part; Rules; Investigations; Surveys; Construction of Part As to Other Law Enforcement Agencies and Local Ordinances and Regulations.

Section 324.51514 - Forest Fire and Other Hazard Incidents; Control; Interstate and Federal Assistance Agreements; Employee Training Considered as Work Inside State; Compensation and Benefits.