Bill > HB2105

This bill amends Arizona's open burning regulations by making several key modifications to existing law. The bill clarifies and updates rules about when and how outdoor burning is permitted, including exceptions for cooking, warmth, agricultural purposes, and specific official duties. It allows the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to delegate authority for issuing open burning permits to counties, cities, towns, or fire districts, and even permits these entities to assign permit issuance to private fire protection service providers. The bill introduces more specific provisions for farming and ranching operations, allowing general permits for burning household waste in unincorporated areas with over 40 acres, subject to strict conditions. For counties with populations over 1.2 million, the bill mandates prohibitions on wood-burning chimineas and outdoor fire pits during no-burn day restrictions. Penalty provisions are also updated, establishing that a first-time violation lasting less than 24 hours can result in a civil penalty of up to $500, and introducing specific enforcement provisions for certain types of violations. The bill also extends the repeal date for certain unrelated statutes from 2025 to 2028, and provides a precise definition of "open outdoor fire" as any outdoor combustion where combustion products are not directed through a flue.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81791