106-949. Effect on other laws.
This Article shall not be construed as affecting or abridging the lawful authority of local governments to pass ordinances relating to open burning within their boundaries. Nothing in this Article shall relieve any person from compliance with the provisions of Article 21B of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes and regulations adopted thereunder. In the event that permits are required for open burning associated with land clearing under the authority of Article 21B of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, the authority to issue such permits shall be delegated to forest rangers who are authorized to issue permits under G.S. 106-942(c). (1981, c. 1100, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 13.25(w), (x).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 78 - Regulation of Open Fires.
§ 106-940 - Purpose and findings.
§ 106-942 - High hazard counties; permits required; standards.
§ 106-943 - Open burning in non-high hazard counties; permits required; standards.
§ 106-944 - Open burning prohibited statewide.
§ 106-945 - Permit conditions.
§ 106-946 - Permit suspension and cancellation.
§ 106-947 - Control of existing fires.