Section R. 336.1310 - Open burningRule 310.
(1) A person shall not cause or permit open burning of refuse, garbage, or any other waste materials, except for the burning of any of the following: (a) Waste disposal material from and at 1- or 2-family dwellings that does not contain plastic, rubber, foam, chemically treated wood, textiles, electronics, chemicals, or hazardous materials, if the burning does not violate any other department rules.(b) Structures and other materials used exclusively for fire prevention training.(c) Trees, logs, brush, and stumps in accordance with applicable state and local regulations if the burning is not conducted within a priority I area as listed in table 33, a priority II area as listed in table 34, nor closer than 1400 feet to an incorporated city or village limit and if the burning does not violate any other department rules.(d) Beekeeping equipment and products, including frames, hive bodies, hive covers, combs, wax, and honey, if burned for bee disease control.(e) Logs, brush, charcoal, and similar materials that are used in preparing food or for recreation.(f) Wooden fruit or vegetable storage bins constructed from untreated lumber if both of the following requirements are met:(i) The burning is conducted for disease or pest control.(ii) The burning is not conducted at any of the following locations:(A) Within a priority I area as listed in table 33 or a priority II area as listed in table 34.(B) In a city or village.(C) Within 1,400 feet outside the boundary of a city or village.(2) The exceptions specified in subrule (1) of this rule do not authorize open burning if prohibited by local law or regulation.Mich. Admin. Code R. 336.1310
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