1. No person may build a fire outside of stoves, grills, fire rings, or other places provided for building a fire. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

2. All fires must be attended by a person eighteen years of age or older at all times. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

3. Upon abandonment of the fire, it must be completely extinguished. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

4. Open fires may be prohibited based on conditions. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

5. All firewood must be sized to fit the fire rings provided. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense.

6. Collection or cutting of wood is prohibited in a state park without a special permit. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

7. Use of chainsaws is prohibited without a special permit. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.

8. Burning of lumber with nails, staples, or other metal is prohibited. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense.

History: Effective September 1, 1987; amended effective April 1, 2006; May 1, 2011; February 1, 2018.

General Authority: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-05

Law Implemented: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-04, 55-08-05