Bill > HB983

This bill clarifies that prescribed burning, which is the controlled use of fire for silviculture purposes (managing forests for timber cultivation, hazard reduction, wildlife habitat, and other forest health benefits), is exempt from certain local notice and permit requirements. It amends existing law to ensure that counties and municipalities cannot impose additional restrictions that would prohibit this type of burning, while still allowing them to require notice or permits for other types of burning. The bill also revises the definition of "prescribed burning" to explicitly include its use for silviculture purposes and expands the list of activities considered part of silviculture. Furthermore, it updates the requirements for conducting prescribed burns, stating they must be done in accordance with any applicable requirements in Part 3 of the article, rather than a specific permit issued under that part.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72243