Open burning & fires — Souris, Prince Edward Island

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Town of Souris has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-03.

Garbage Burning By-law 85-4 adopted bylaw
permit required True first paragraph
permit issuer Town Council (prior written consent) and the Fire Chief (approval; determines incinerator type) first paragraph
allowed conditions Burning/incinerating grass or garbage (commercial, residential, or recreational property) only with prior written Council consent and Fire Chief approval first paragraph
fine range $50.00 first offence; $100.00 each subsequent offence second paragraph
scout note

Town of Souris bylaw prohibiting burning of grass or garbage without written Town Council consent and Fire Chief approval; sets fines for violations. Second/final reading August 12, 1985.

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