Section R. 281.422 - Purpose; intent scopeRule 2. To implement the intent of the prevention and suppression of forest fires, the director promulgates these rules for the following purposes:
(a) Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of those involved in contact with prescribed burning.(b) Prevent economic damage, death, or injury due to the misuse of open or prescribed burning.(c) Ensure the use of proper prescribed burning procedures.(d) Provide a process to become a certified prescribed burn manager.(e) Implement a process for certification renewal.(f) Provide a means for decertifying certified prescribed burn managers who violate Michigan law, and threaten public health, safety, or property.(g) Prevent the escape of fire with resulting damage to property, potential for injury and loss of life, and the resulting costs to suppress fires.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.422