As used in this chapter:
(1) "Prescribed fire" means a controlled fire applied to forest, brush, or grassland vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and precautions which cause the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and allow accomplishment of the planned land management objectives. It also is known as "controlled burn".
(2) "Certified prescribed fire manager" means an individual who successfully completes a certification program approved by the State Commission of Forestry.
(3) "Prescribed fire plan" means a written prescription for starting and controlling a prescribed fire.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 325, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 34 - South Carolina Prescribed Fire Act
Section 48-34-10. Short title.
Section 48-34-20. Definitions.
Section 48-34-30. Authority to promulgate regulations.
Section 48-34-50. Liability for damages, injury, or loss caused by prescribed fire.
Section 48-34-60. Conducting prescribed fire without certified prescribed manager present.