Indiana Code 14-17-4-8. Open fires
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Sec. 8. (a) A person must have a written permit from the supervisor in charge of real property acquired by the United States under a statute to:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
(2) set or kindle an open fire;
(1) burn brush, grass, or debris; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-17-4-8
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- real property: include lands, tenements, and hereditaments. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
within one-half (1/2) mile of the real property.
(b) The permit described in subsection (a) must be issued under rules considered necessary for the protection of the real property from uncontrolled fire in consideration of the weather conditions.
(c) A person who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.