Bill > HB57

This bill, the Prescribed Burning Act, allows private landowners to conduct prescribed burns on their property, subject to certain safety requirements. The bill establishes a prescribed burn manager certification program, limits civil liability for certified prescribed burn managers, and requires counties and municipalities to use a model prescribed burn permit developed by the state's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The bill also expands the uses of the state's Forest Land Protection Revolving Fund to include administering the Prescribed Burning Act. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the use of prescribed burning as a land management tool while providing oversight and liability protections.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=57&year=21