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This section shall be applicable in all ambient air quality regions in the State of Maine. Burn Permits are required by Maine State Law for outside burning. The exception to the default "after 5pm" restriction is when there is a steady rain or the ground is completely covered in snow. Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS. Chapter 80: LITTER CONTROL §2264 §2263-A. That being said, many municipalities define open burning to not include burning in a fire pit that is off the ground or covered, as they are less likely to come in contact with other flammable materials by accident, and are less prone … Maine Law & Disclaimer; Revisor's Office; Maine Legislature §2263. you should call to make sure we are issuing permits that given day. All of open burning laws can be enforced by the DOC Forest Rangers under the authority granted to them in 12 MRSA Section 8901. Prohibited acts. Maine’s Gun Laws. 28 0 obj
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Updated 03/10/2021. Burning without a permit is a Class E crime. Alert: Stay up to date on Maine’s COVID-19 Response, Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, Municipal and Plantation Consumer Fireworks Ordinances, Maine's Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette, Title 25, §2901: Department; commissioner, Title 25, §2901-A: Duties of the commissioner, Title 25, §2399: Commissioner of Public Safety's expenses, Title 25, §2392: Inspection by State Fire Marshal; removal of dangerous matter; appeal; exits, Title 25, §2393: Buildings repaired or demolished; complaint to enforce order, Title 25, §2394: Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct, Title 25, §2395: Filing statement of fire occurrence, Title 25, §2396: Office of State Fire Marshal established; appointment, Title 25, §2397: Witnesses; investigations private, Title 25, §2352: Right to enter buildings, Title 25, §2353-A: Duty to inspect buildings under construction, Title 25, §2354: Inspection of buildings being repaired, Title 25, §2358: Failure to comply with order of inspector, Title 25, §2359: Refusing admission to building official, Title 25, §2360: Authority to enter buildings; remedy of conditions; appeals, 4451: Training and certification for code enforcement officers, Title 5, §3371: Fire Protection Services Commission, Title 30-A, §3155: Municipal liability; demolished buildings, Title 30-A, §3156: Aid to other municipalities, Title 30-A, §3157: Automotive fire apparatus, Title 25, §2357-A: No occupancy without certificate; appeal, Title 25, §2359: Refusing admission of inspector, Title 25, §2361: Proceedings by Municipality, Title 25, §2391: Election of the fire ward; duties and compensation, Title 25, §2400: Municipal fire inspectors to keep records, Title 25, §2403: Thermal Imaging Camera Program, Title 25, §2448-A: Municipal Review of Development, Title 22, §1816: Inspections (Licensing of hospitals and institutions), Title 22, §8004: Fire safety (Drug treatment centers), Title 22, §8103: Fire safety; inspections for children's homes, Title 22, §8301-A: Licensure of child care facilities; certification of family child care providers, Title 22, §8304-A: Fire safety (Child care facility), Title 22, §8403: Fire safety (Nursery schools), Title 22, §8605: Fire safety (Adult day care), Title 17, §323: Access to premises (Beano or bingo), Title 22, §1555-E: Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes, 2467: Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibited, Title 30-A, §2601-A: Appointment of code enforcement officers, Title 25, §2358: Failure to comply with order of building official, Title 25, §2361: Proceedings by municipality, Title 25, §2391: Election of fire ward; duties and compensation, Title 30-A, §7060: Buildings and equipment (Plantations), Title 17, §2853: Municipal officers may order nuisance abated, Title 17, §2856: Securing dangerous structures, Title 25, §2447-A: Cellulose fiber insulation standards, Title 25, §2447-B: Foam plastic insulation standards, Title 25, §2448: Construction permits; when required, Title 25, §2450: Examinations by Department of Public Safety, Title 25, §2452: Life Safety and Property Protection, Title 25, §2463: Installation of sprinkler systems and smoke, heat and fire detection systems, Title 25, §2463-A Installation of Sprinkler Systems in dormitories, Title 32, §1376: Termination of employment or agreement, Title 32, §1379: Investigation of complaints; revocation of license, Title 25, §2468 Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Title 8, §51: Equipment; rules and regulations, Title 8, §473: Amusement ride inspection fee, Title 8, §475: Traveling circus and amusement devices, Title 8, §652: Applications for license; inspections, Title 8, §561: License required; issuance of license, Title 8, §567: Motorcycle racing excluded, Title 8, §223-A: Sale of Consumer Fireworks, Title 8, §224: Storage and manufacture of fireworks, Title 8, §225: Transportation of fireworks, Title 8, §227-A: Requirements for obtaining permit, Title 8, §227-B: Regulation restricted; exception, Title 8, §227-C: Denial, suspension or revocation of permit, Title 8, §231: Fireworks technician, proximate audience technician and flame effect technician license qualifications, Title 8, §234: Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds, Title 8, §235: Suspension by commissioner, Title 8, §237: Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of fireworks, Title 25, §2474: Suspension or revocation of permit, Title 25, §2475: Suspension by commissioner, Title 25, §2476: Fees; permits; required inspections, Title 25, §2442: Recovery of damages for explosion, Title 25, §2483: Permits; requirements; fees, Title 29-A, §2065: Driving over fire hose, Title 29-A, §2054: Emergency and auxiliary lights; sirens; privileges, Title 29-A, §519: Registration plates for firefighters, Title 12, §9403: Expense of fire patrol paid by railroad, Title 12, §9404: Liability of railroad not affected, Title 12, §9405-A: Railroad right-of-way; director may order flammable materials removed, Title 12, §9406: Devices to prevent fires, Title 25, §2053: Safety glazing materials required, Title 25, §2432: Removal or repair of defective stoves, boilers and the like, Title 25, §2439: Common law remedy preserved, Title 25, §2447: Approval of certain compounds, Title 38, §1608: Ozone-depleting products, Title 17-A, §804: Failure to control or report a dangerous fire, Title 17-A, §805: Aggravated criminal mischief, Title 17-A, §509: False public alarm or report, Title 17, §1751: Fraudulent destruction of vessels, Title 25, §2435: Kindling fire with intent to injure another, Title 25, §2412: Disclosure of information, Title 25, §2415: Reporting by health care practitioner, Title 16, §614: Limitation on dissemination of intelligence and investigative information, Title 20-A, §9003: State agents for federal programs, Title 26, §2102: Firefighter training and education, Title 26, §2103: Standards for equipment and clothing, Title 26, §2104: Required provisions and use of protective equipment, Title 26, §2106: Inspection by and assistance of Bureau of Labor Standards, Title 12, §8001: Bureau of Forestry established, Title 12, §8002: Bureau of Forestry; powers and duties, Title 12, §8003: Director of the Bureau of Forestry, Title 12, §8904: Coordinating protective agencies, Title 12, §9201: Responsibility for control of forest fires, Title 12, §9202: Right to call and employ assistance, Title 12, §9205: Payment of costs beyond ¼ of 1% of state valuation, Title 12, §9205-A: Payment of costs in the unorganized territory, Title 12, §9601-A: Prohibition on sale of equipment without spark arresters, Title 12, §9602: Obstruction of discontinued woods roads prohibited, Title 12, §9303: Deposits on other's land forbidden, Title 12, §9304: Loss of state reimbursements, Title 12, §9702: Hindering state forest ranger or town forest fire warden, Title 12, §9703: Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest fires, Title 12, §9704: Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities, Title 12, §9705: Recovery of certain penalties, Title 12, §9706: Jurisdiction for prosecutions, Title 12, §9321: Criteria for allowable burning, Title 12, §9321-A: Possession and production of permit required; violation, Title 12, §9322: Permits in the unorganized territory, Title 12, §9333: [Disposal] - along railroads and utility lines, Title 12, §9334: [Disposal] - along land bordering on another, Title 12, §9335: [Disposal] - by dwelling houses, Title 32, §1104: State electrical inspectors, Title 32, §1104-A: Failure to comply with order of inspector, Title 32, §1153-A: Standards; installation, Title 32, §18107: Installations to conform to standards, Title 32, §18111: Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector, Title 32, §18121: Board established; membership; terms, Title 32, §18132: Master oil and solid fuel burning technician, Title 32, §18133: Journeyman oil and solid fuel burning technician, Title 32, §18134: Apprentice oil and solid fuel burning technician, Title 32, §18135: Propane and natural gas technician, Title 32, §18136: Propane and natural gas helper, Title 32, §18141: Limited wood pellet technician, Title 10, §9722: Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, Title 26, §963: Right of public employees to join or refrain from joining labor organizations, Title 26, §964: Prohibited acts of public employers, public employees and public employee organizations, Title 26, §966: Bargaining unit; how determined, Title 26, §967: Determination of bargaining agent, Title 26, §968: Maine Labor Relations Board; powers and duties, Title 26, §969: Municipal personnel board or civil service authority, Title 26, §970: Scope of binding contract arbitration, Title 26, §971: Suits by and against unincorporated employee organizations, Title 26, §974: Publication of initial proposals, Title 26, §809: Absence for emergency response, Title 5, Chapter 425, Subchapter 3, §18309: Fire Fighters, Title 5, §18511: Presumption of disability for active firefighters, Title 39-A, §112: Workers compensation coverage for forest firefighters, Title 39-A, §328: Cardiovascular injury or disease and pulmonary disease suffered by a firefighter or resulting in a firefighter's death, Title 39-A, §328-B: Cancer suffered by a firefighter, Powers of the Commissioner of Public Safety, Powers of Local Building & Fire Inspectors, Dissemination of Investigative Information, Minimum Safety Standards for Firefighters, Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Law. endstream
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Maine defines a legal fence as one that it four feet high and in good repair. Maine Fence Law Basics. 1. is a Class C crime punishable by a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000. There is a charge of $5 per permit. Maine Fuel Board Title 32, §18107: Installations to conform to standards; Title 32, §18110: State fuel inspector; Title 32, §18111: Failure to comply with order of a state fuel inspector; Title 32, §18121: Board established; membership; terms; Title 32, §18123: Powers and duties; Title 32, §18132: Master oil and solid fuel burning technician When not prohibited by statute, rule of any state agency or local ordinance, the types of burning described in this subsection are allowed provided that a permit has been obtained from the town forest fire warden or from the forest ranger having jurisdiction over the location where the fire is to be set. Per their city’s rules, open burning is only allowed if the Fire Marshal approves and issues a permit. Possession of between 1-20 lbs. Burn permits can be picked up at the fire station after 9:00 am. By dumping the burn barrel over and burning the stuff on the ground, it is not assumed that your burning plastic. 2. Please note: This is no substitute for legal advice. 5. In some towns, the Town Fire Warden has overridden the "burn after 5pm" requirement and burning during the day is permitted. I am not a lawyer! It is your responsibility, as landowner, Licensed Forester, or logger, to know and understand what rules, including municipal ordinances, apply to your timber harvesting and related activities.
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Possession of over 20 lbs. About Maine Law; Revisor's Office; Maine Legislature; The text reflects changes made through the Second Regular Session of the 129th Maine Legislature and is current through October 1, 2020. The warning may be written or verbal but shall be noted in the incident. Title 12§9324(5) or (M.SR.A. Maine Law & Disclaimer; Revisor's Office; Maine Legislature §18106. Does My Fire Pit Count As Open Burning? Online Burn permits are now available for municipalities statewide. https://mainefireweather.org/. Permits can only be issued for one day at a time. Other officials that can enforce these laws include: municipal police, county sheriffs and authorized state law enforcement officers. of the construction project cost (calculate 1% of the project cost).There is a $50.00 minimum fee. Prescribed fire permits should be obtained locally and require a pre-approved burn plan. No outdoor burning is a lowed if winds are greater than . 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