As used in this chapter: (1) 'Prescribed fire' means a controlled fire applied to forest, brush, or grassland vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and precautions which cause the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and allow accomplishment of the planned land management objectives. It also is known as 'controlled burn'. (2) 'Certified prescribed fire manager' means an individual who successfully completes a certification program approved by the State Commission of Forestry. (3) 'Prescribed fire plan' means a written prescription for starting and controlling a prescribed fire. HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 325, Section 1.
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