590.081 – Severe Drought Conditions; Burning Prohibited.
590.081 Severe drought conditions; burning prohibited.— (1) The Commissioner of Agriculture may declare a severe drought emergency to exist and describe the general boundaries of the area affected. (2) Any declaration by the Commissioner of Agriculture under authority of this section shall be effective immediately upon being filed with the Department of State and shall remain in full […]
590.082 – Extraordinary Fire Hazard; Certain Acts Made Unlawful; Proclamations by the Governor.
590.082 Extraordinary fire hazard; certain acts made unlawful; proclamations by the Governor.— (1) When the Commissioner of Agriculture has declared a severe drought emergency to exist and described the general boundaries of the area affected as prescribed in s. 590.081 and the drought emergency continues until the wild lands become so dry or parched as to create […]
590.10 – Disposing of Lighted Substances, Etc.
590.10 Disposing of lighted substances, etc.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drop, or dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance, or any substance or thing which may or does cause a wildfire. (2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as […]
590.11 – Recreational Fires.
590.11 Recreational fires.— (1) It is unlawful for any individual or group of individuals to build a warming fire, bonfire, or campfire and leave it unattended while visible flame, smoke, or emissions exist. (2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 12, ch. […]
590.125 – Open Burning Authorized by the Florida Forest Service.
590.125 Open burning authorized by the Florida Forest Service.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Certified pile burner” means an individual who successfully completes the pile burning certification program of the Florida Forest Service and possesses a valid pile burner certification number. (b) “Certified pile burning” means a pile burn conducted in accordance with a written […]
590.13 – Civil Liability.
590.13 Civil liability.—Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for all damages caused by such violation, which damages shall be recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The civil liability attaches whether or not there is criminal prosecution and conviction. History.—s. 17, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-uu); s. […]
590.14 – Notice of Violation; Penalties; Legislative Intent.
590.14 Notice of violation; penalties; legislative intent.— (1) If a Florida Forest Service employee determines that a person has violated chapter 589, this chapter, or any rule adopted by the Florida Forest Service to administer provisions of law conferring duties upon the Florida Forest Service, the Florida Forest Service employee may issue a notice of violation indicating […]
590.15 – Burden of Proof.
590.15 Burden of proof.—In any prosecution or civil action brought under the provisions of this chapter it shall not be necessary for the state or plaintiff to allege and prove absence of the right or authority of the defendant to set or cause to be set the fire, but such right and authority shall be a […]
590.16 – Rewards.
590.16 Rewards.—The Florida Forest Service, in its discretion, may offer and pay rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who violates any provision of this chapter. History.—s. 16, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-tt); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 99-292; s. 63, ch. 2012-7.
590.25 – Penalty for Obstructing the Prevention, Detection, or Suppression of Wildfires.
590.25 Penalty for obstructing the prevention, detection, or suppression of wildfires.—Whoever interferes with, obstructs or commits any act aimed to obstruct the prevention, detection, or suppression of wildfires by the employees of the Florida Forest Service or any other person engaged in the prevention, detection, or suppression of a wildfire, or who damages or destroys any […]