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 […]
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 […]