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 […]
590.27 – Penalty for Mutilating or Destroying Forestry or Fire Control Signs and Posters.
590.27 Penalty for mutilating or destroying forestry or fire control signs and posters.—Whoever intentionally breaks down, mutilates, removes, or destroys any fire control or forestry sign or poster commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 3, ch. 26833, 1951; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 617, […]
590.01 – Wildfire Protection.
590.01 Wildfire protection.—The Florida Forest Service has the primary responsibility for prevention, detection, and suppression of wildfires wherever they may occur. The Florida Forest Service shall provide leadership and direction in the evaluation, coordination, allocation of resources, and monitoring of wildfire management and protection. The Florida Forest Service shall promote natural resource management and fuel reduction […]
590.015 – Definitions.
590.015 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Broadcast burning” means the burning of agricultural or natural vegetation by allowing fire to move across a predetermined area of land. The term does not include the burning of vegetative debris that is piled or stacked. (2) “Fire management services” means presuppression fireline plowing, prescribed burning assistance, contract prescribed […]
590.02 – Florida Forest Service; Powers, Authority, and Duties; Liability; Building Structures; Withlacoochee Training Center.
590.02 Florida Forest Service; powers, authority, and duties; liability; building structures; Withlacoochee Training Center.— (1) The Florida Forest Service has the following powers, authority, and duties to: (a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter; (b) Prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires wherever they may occur on public or private land in this state and do all things necessary in the […]
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 […]