Extreme fire hazard conditions; proclamation by governor as to use of fire; prohibited acts.

Sec. 51507.

Whenever the governor finds that conditions of extreme fire hazard exist and that it is necessary in the public interest and for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, he or she may forbid, by proclamation, the use of fire by any person entering forest lands or lands adjacent to forest lands in parts of the state as he or she considers the public interest requires. The proclamation shall be in full force and effect 24 hours after notice is given by the governor.

During periods described in subsection (1), and in such areas as the governor proclaims, a person shall not do any of the following:

Build a campfire of any nature, except within containers at authorized campgrounds or places of habitation.

Smoke a pipe, cigarette, or cigar, except at places of habitation, authorized improved campgrounds, or in any automobile or truck.

Burn or cause to be burned any flammable material unless he or she first obtains a permit, in writing, to do so as provided in this part.

History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995