Texas Natural Resources Code 153.084 – Limitation of Burn Boss Liability
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
(a) In this section, “burn boss” has the meaning assigned by § 153.083.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a burn boss is not liable for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by or resulting from the burn in excess of the insurance requirements established by the board for certified and insured prescribed burn managers under § 153.046 if the burn boss:
(1) has completed an accredited prescribed burning training course approved by the board;
(2) has satisfied the minimum experience requirements prescribed by the board; and
(3) has liability insurance coverage equal to or in excess of the amounts provided by § 153.082(1).
Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 153.084
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(b-1) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if a burn boss is a certified and insured prescribed burn manager under § 153.048, the burn boss is not liable for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by or resulting from smoke that occurs more than 300 feet from the burn.
(c) This section does not apply to a burn boss who commits gross negligence or intentionally causes property damage, personal injury, or death.