As used in this Act:
- (a) "Prescribed burning" means the planned application of fire to naturally occurring vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and following appropriate precautionary measures, which causes the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and accomplish the planned land management objectives.
- (b) "Certified prescribed burn manager" means an individual who successfully completes an approved training program and receives proper certification.
- (c) "Prescription" means a written plan for conducting a prescribed burn.
- (d) "Department" means the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
(Source: P.A. 95-108, eff. 8-13-07.)