Georgia requires a Forestry Commission burn permit for clearing brush, vegetation, or fuel-reduction burns statewide, regardless of property size or local ordinances.
Under O.C.G.A. 12-6-90, anyone burning hand-piled natural vegetation for land clearing, brush disposal, or wildfire fuel reduction must first obtain a permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission. Permits are free, weather-dependent, and typically valid for one day. The GFC may suspend permits during high fire danger or drought conditions. Burning must occur at least 25 feet from woodlands and 50 feet from structures, with a competent person in attendance and adequate water or tools available. Cities may add stricter rules but cannot waive the state permit requirement.
Burning without a GFC permit is a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 12-6-92, with fines up to $1,000, plus civil liability for any fire damage or suppression costs incurred.
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