Nebraska Statewide Rule
Nebraska Statewide Open Burning Ban and Wildfire Rules
Key Facts
- Statute
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01
- Penalty
- Class IV misdemeanor
- Waiver
- Local fire chief permit
- Max permit fee
- Ten dollars
- Enforcer
- State Fire Marshal, fire chiefs
Summary
Nebraska imposes a statewide open burning ban on bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, and land-clearing fires under Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01. Only a local fire chief can waive it by issuing a written burn permit, and violators face a Class IV misdemeanor.
There shall be a statewide open burning ban on all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, and fires for the purpose of clearing land. ... The local fire department may charge a fee, not to exceed ten dollars, for each such permit issued.
Full Breakdown
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01, no person may set a bonfire, outdoor rubbish fire, or fire to clear land anywhere in Nebraska unless the local fire chief issues a written open burning permit. The permit must list the landowner's name and phone, the burn location, the date, start and end times, the material burned, and the responsible person; the fire department may charge up to ten dollars per permit. The State Fire Marshal administers fire-prevention law statewide, and section 81-520.02 makes any violation of the ban a Class IV misdemeanor.
Violations & Penalties
A violation of the statewide open burning ban is a Class IV misdemeanor under Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.02, punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
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