Categories of liability law and their related statutes

Category
Statutes
Interference with extinguishment of fire or damaging firefighting equipment is a felony.
FL590.25
Misdemeanor if allow fire to escape where damage results or burn without taking reasonable precautions to prevent escape of fire.
AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-58-310, FL 590.125 GA 16-7-28, KY 149.370, KY 149.380, LA 14:204, NC 14-136, 2 OK 16-25, TN 68-102-146, Va 10.1-1142
Misdemeanor if leave fire near forest or grassland if not totally extinguished.
AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-38-310, NC 14-138.1, 2 Okl. St. 16-27, TN 39-14-305, Va 10.1-1142
Misdemeanor if deface warning signs.

AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-38-310, FL 590.27, KY 149.370
Misdemeanor if burn in protected area without permit.
AL 9-13-11, FL 590.081, GA 12-6-90, LA 14:204, NC 113-60.23, NC 113-60.29
Misdemeanor if fail to act reasonably to report or control a dangerous fire.
ACA 5-38-303
Failure to notify adjacent landowners in advance is a misdemeanor unless burner takes all possible precaution against spread.
AL 9-13-13, NC 14-136, TN 68-102-146
Unlawful to set fire during declared drought emergency except to save life or property.
AL 9-13-141, FL 590.081, KY 149.370, KY 149.401, NC 113-60.25, 2 Okl. St. 16-26, TN 8-1-108, TX Local Gov\xe2\x80\x99t 352.081
Recklessly burning lands of another is a crime.
ACA 5-58-302, FL 590.28, LA 14:204, MS 97-17-13, NC 14-137, 33 LPRA, 4333, SC 16-11-180, TN 39-14-304, 14 VIC 255, Va 18.2-86 through 18.2-88
Fire must never be unattended.

AL 9-13-11, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-148, KY 149.370, LA 3:17, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Landowner or his agent must be present at time of burning.
ACA 20-22-302
Experienced or trained burner must be present until fire is adequately confined.
GA 12-6-148, La 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.43, SC 48-34-40, TX Nat. Res code 153.047
Restriction of burning times.
KY 149.400, NC 113-60.23, NC 113-60.24, Va 10.1-1142
Burning Permit Required.
FL 590.125, GA 12-6-90, LA 56:107, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.24, 2 Okl. St. 16-28, TN 39-14-306
Must notify government before burning.

ACA 20-22-302, GA 12-6-91, KY 149.400, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Must notify adjoining landowners before burning.
NC 14-136, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, TX Nat. Res. 153.047
Must have adequate tools, equipment and manpower to control fire.
AL 9-13-11, FL 590.125, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
If comply with laws, certified burn manager is not required.
AL 9-13-274, FL 590.125, NC 113-60.43 (if < 50 acres), SC 48-34-60
Prescribed burning is a property right and has many benefits that are listed. Proper training is important. Purpose of act is to promote use of prescribed burning.
AL 9-13-271, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-146, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-303, NC 113-60.40, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, SC 48-34-10, SC 48-34-40
Prescribed burning is in public interest if procedures are followed and should be encouraged
AL 9-13-273, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-148, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.42, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, SC 48-34-40
Prescribed burning requires precautions so fire is confined to predetermined area.
GA 12-6-147, MS 95-5-25, MS 49-19-307, NC 14-136, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
No liability for prescribed burning (fire or smoke) if use care required and not negligent.
AL 9-13-273, GA 12-6-148, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.42, SC 48-34-50, Va 10.1-1150.5
No liability for authorized prescribed burns unless gross negligence.
FL 590.125 (for certified burners), GA 12-6-148
No liability for prescribed burn under supervision of certified prescribed burn manager who has required liability insurance.
TX Nat. Res. Code 153.081
Prescribed burning is not a nuisance if comply with air pollution statutes and smoke management guidelines and regulations.
SC 48-34-40, Va 10.1-1150-5
Escape of fire is prima facie evidence that necessary precautions were not taken.
GA 16-7-28
Violation of statute is prima facie evidence of civil liability for damages.
ACA 20-22-306, FL 590.13, KY 149.430
Liability may attach when nuisance or damage results from a negligently or improperly conducted prescribed burn.
NC 113-60.42, TX Nat. Res. Code 153.003
If notify adjoining owners and use all due care to prevent spread, no liability.
ACA 18-60-103
Burner may be liable for suppression costs.
AL 9-13-12, ACA 20-22-303, FL 590.14, GA 12-6-21, KY 149.430, MS 49-19-25, NC 113-60.28, Va. 18.2-86 through 18.2-88
Person starting fire that causes damage must pay damage.
ACA 18-60-103, ACA 20-22-304, ACA 20-22-306, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Fires burning uncontrolled are a nuisance.
AL 9-13-12, ACA 20-22-303, GA 12-6-21, MS 49-19-25
Fire crews may enter lands to suppress fire.
AL 9-13-7, ACA 20-22-301, FLA 590.02, GA 12-6-84, KY 149.170
Government may conduct fuel reduction initiatives.
FL 590.125
Firefighters can commandeer manpower and equipment. Refusing to assist in fire control is fineable or a misdemeanor.
AL 13A-10-6, KY 149.990, TN 68-102-145

Open burning of yard wastes is discouraged.
ACA 8-6-1701 through 8-6-1704

Category	Statutes
Interference with extinguishment of fire or damaging firefighting equipment is a felony.	FL590.25
Misdemeanor if allow fire to escape where damage results or burn without taking reasonable precautions to prevent escape of fire.	AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-58-310, FL 590.125 GA 16-7-28, KY 149.370, KY 149.380, LA 14:204, NC 14-136, 2 OK 16-25, TN 68-102-146, Va 10.1-1142
Misdemeanor if leave fire near forest or grassland if not totally extinguished.	AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-38-310, NC 14-138.1, 2 Okl. St. 16-27, TN 39-14-305, Va 10.1-1142
Misdemeanor if deface warning signs.	AL 9-13-11, ACA 5-38-310, FL 590.27, KY 149.370
Misdemeanor if burn in protected area without permit.	AL 9-13-11, FL 590.081, GA 12-6-90, LA 14:204, NC 113-60.23, NC 113-60.29
Misdemeanor if fail to act reasonably to report or control a dangerous fire.	ACA 5-38-303
Failure to notify adjacent landowners in advance is a misdemeanor unless burner takes all possible precaution against spread.	AL 9-13-13, NC 14-136, TN 68-102-146
Unlawful to set fire during declared drought emergency except to save life or property.	AL 9-13-141, FL 590.081, KY 149.370, KY 149.401, NC 113-60.25, 2 Okl. St. 16-26, TN 8-1-108, TX Local Gov\xe2\x80\x99t 352.081
Recklessly burning lands of another is a crime.	ACA 5-58-302, FL 590.28, LA 14:204, MS 97-17-13, NC 14-137, 33 LPRA, 4333, SC 16-11-180, TN 39-14-304, 14 VIC 255, Va 18.2-86 through 18.2-88
Fire must never be unattended.	AL 9-13-11, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-148, KY 149.370, LA 3:17, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Landowner or his agent must be present at time of burning.	ACA 20-22-302
Experienced or trained burner must be present until fire is adequately confined.	GA 12-6-148, La 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.43, SC 48-34-40, TX Nat. Res code 153.047
Restriction of burning times.	KY 149.400, NC 113-60.23, NC 113-60.24, Va 10.1-1142
Burning Permit Required.	FL 590.125, GA 12-6-90, LA 56:107, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.24, 2 Okl. St. 16-28, TN 39-14-306
Must notify government before burning.	ACA 20-22-302, GA 12-6-91, KY 149.400, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Must notify adjoining landowners before burning.	NC 14-136, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, TX Nat. Res. 153.047
Must have adequate tools, equipment and manpower to control fire.	AL 9-13-11, FL 590.125, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
If comply with laws, certified burn manager is not required.	AL 9-13-274, FL 590.125, NC 113-60.43 (if < 50 acres), SC 48-34-60
Prescribed burning is a property right and has many benefits that are listed. Proper training is important. Purpose of act is to promote use of prescribed burning.	AL 9-13-271, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-146, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-303, NC 113-60.40, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, SC 48-34-10, SC 48-34-40
Prescribed burning is in public interest if procedures are followed and should be encouraged	AL 9-13-273, FL 590.125, GA 12-6-148, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.42, 2 Okl. St. 16-28.2, SC 48-34-40
Prescribed burning requires precautions so fire is confined to predetermined area.	GA 12-6-147, MS 95-5-25, MS 49-19-307, NC 14-136, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
No liability for prescribed burning (fire or smoke) if use care required and not negligent.	AL 9-13-273, GA 12-6-148, LA 3:17, MS 49-19-307, NC 113-60.42, SC 48-34-50, Va 10.1-1150.5
No liability for authorized prescribed burns unless gross negligence.	FL 590.125 (for certified burners), GA 12-6-148
No liability for prescribed burn under supervision of certified prescribed burn manager who has required liability insurance.	TX Nat. Res. Code 153.081
Prescribed burning is not a nuisance if comply with air pollution statutes and smoke management guidelines and regulations.	SC 48-34-40, Va 10.1-1150-5
Escape of fire is prima facie evidence that necessary precautions were not taken.	GA 16-7-28
Violation of statute is prima facie evidence of civil liability for damages.	ACA 20-22-306, FL 590.13, KY 149.430
Liability may attach when nuisance or damage results from a negligently or improperly conducted prescribed burn.	NC 113-60.42, TX Nat. Res. Code 153.003
If notify adjoining owners and use all due care to prevent spread, no liability.	ACA 18-60-103
Burner may be liable for suppression costs.	AL 9-13-12, ACA 20-22-303, FL 590.14, GA 12-6-21, KY 149.430, MS 49-19-25, NC 113-60.28, Va. 18.2-86 through 18.2-88
Person starting fire that causes damage must pay damage.	ACA 18-60-103, ACA 20-22-304, ACA 20-22-306, 2 Okl. St. 16-28
Fires burning uncontrolled are a nuisance.	AL 9-13-12, ACA 20-22-303, GA 12-6-21, MS 49-19-25
Fire crews may enter lands to suppress fire.	AL 9-13-7, ACA 20-22-301, FLA 590.02, GA 12-6-84, KY 149.170
Government may conduct fuel reduction initiatives.	FL 590.125
Firefighters can commandeer manpower and equipment. Refusing to assist in fire control is fineable or a misdemeanor.	AL 13A-10-6, KY 149.990, TN 68-102-145
Open burning of yard wastes is discouraged.	ACA 8-6-1701 through 8-6-1704

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