Bill > AB1226

This bill amends existing California law to enhance wildland vegetation management burning regulations by requiring the State Air Resources Board to designate public fire protection agencies to oversee agricultural burning activities and issue permits. The bill specifically exempts wildland vegetation management burning from standard permitting requirements if the burning is conducted by or under the supervision of an agency designated by the state board. The state board will now be required to develop best practices and guidelines for such burning activities to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The bill also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes additional costs on local agencies, those agencies will be reimbursed according to established state procedures. The key changes aim to streamline the process for managing vegetation burning while maintaining safety standards, particularly for activities conducted by fire protection agencies intended to reduce wildfire risks or manage natural landscapes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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