| permit required | True | s. 2.1(c): "shall not be kindled within 23 m...except by permit...from the Fire Chief"; s. 2.1(e): "no person shall start the burning of straw, weeds, grass or fire a stubble field until a permit has been obtained from the Fire Chief" |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 1(g): "Permit means the written authority of the Fire Chief issued pursuant to this Bylaw" |
| allowed conditions | Burning allowed 7:00 am–11:00 pm with competent person in charge; contained in approved receptacle with wire mesh screen; charcoal or seasoned wood only; not within 23m of building without permit. | s. 2.1(c): "burning shall be done between 7:00 am and 11:00 p.m. when a competent person shall be constantly in charge" |
| fine range | Individual: not more than $5,000.00; corporation: not more than $10,000.00; continuing offence adds same amount per day | s. 27(1)(a)-(b) |
scout note
Town of Maple Creek Bylaw 2018-MC-07 respecting fire prevention.