A proposed law in the Missouri House would allow counties to specify penalties for burn bans. Currently, counties can adopt burn bans in the event of severe drought. However, there is no provision for penalties for violations. Under HB 1077, Worth County and other counties would be able adopt orders or resolutions with penalties in the event of a drought or any other major disaster within the county such as the Ice Storm or the Grant City Square Fire.
Violations of these orders would be an infraction similar to a routine speeding ticket. These orders would not apply to state agencies responsible for fire management or suppression activities, persons conducting agricultural burning in accordance with best practices, or individuals, organizations, or corporations selling fireworks.
County commissions would also be able to pass regulations concerning their emergency management functions and operations.
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