Michigan Compiled Laws 451-1994-iii-2-4-forest-fires-51 Part 515 Prevention And Suppression Of Forest Fires (324.51501...324.51514)

• Section 324.51501 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) "Certified prescribed burn manager" means an individual who has successfully completed the certification program of the department under...
• Section 324.51502 Department Of Natural Resources; Authority; Appointment Of Assistants.
  The department shall have charge of the prevention and suppression of forest fires and shall appoint assistants as needed to implement this part. History:...
• Section 324.51503 Burning Permits; Conditions.
  (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...
• Section 324.51503b Prescribed Burning; Liability; Requirements.
  (1) Prescribed burning does not constitute a public or private nuisance when conducted in compliance with this part, part 55, and rules promulgated to...
• Section 324.51504 Acts Prohibited.
  A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes or other flaming or glowing substances,...
• Section 324.51505 Refuse Disposal Facilities; Devices; Conditions; Rules.
  Any person maintaining or operating a refuse disposal facility shall provide devices and conditions that will promote the safe operation and guard against the...
• Section 324.51506 Violation Of Part Causing Forest Or Grass Fires; Liability.
  (1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who, in violating this part, causes a forest or grass fire is liable for all...
• Section 324.51507 Extreme Fire Hazard Conditions; Proclamation By Governor As To Use Of Fire; Prohibited Acts.
  (1) Whenever the governor finds that conditions of extreme fire hazard exist and that it is necessary in the public interest and for the...
• Section 324.51508 Emergency Assistance; Persons Subject To Call; Compensation; Refusal; Penalty.
  The department may call to its assistance in emergencies any able-bodied male person who has reached his eighteenth birthday who, unless the person is...
• Section 324.51509 Fire Suppression Expenses; Liability; Determination; Collection Of Claim; Actions.
  (1) Except as provided in section 51503b, a person who sets fire on any land and negligently allows the fire to escape and become...
• Section 324.51510 Prohibited Acts; Exception.
  (1) A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Willfully, maliciously, or wantonly set fire or cause or procure to be set...
• Section 324.51511 Department Of Natural Resources Officer, Employee, Or Agent; Right Of Entry.
  Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department, in the performance of his or her duty, may enter upon or enter into...
• Section 324.51512 Violation Of Part Or Rule; Penalty.
  Any person who violates this part or any rule promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of violating section...
• Section 324.51513 Administration Of Part; Rules; Investigations; Surveys; Construction Of Part As To Other Law Enforcement Agencies And Local Ordinances And Regulations.
  (1) The department shall administer this part and shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this part. The department shall adopt rules governing prescribed burning...
• Section 324.51514 Forest Fire Control; Interstate And Federal Assistance Agreements Authorized; Employee Training Considered As Work Within State.
  The department may enter into agreements with other states and the federal government to provide assistance and to accept assistance in the control of...

Last modified: October 10, 2016