A. It shall be lawful for an owner of croplands, rangelands or forestlands to set the croplands, rangelands or forestlands on fire for the purposes of:
- 1. Managing and manipulating plant species present whether grass, weeds, brush or trees; and
- 2. Destroying detrimental or unwanted plants, plant parts, shrubs or trees on the croplands, rangelands or forestlands.
- B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to exempt or release a person from civil liability for damages or injury incurred as a result of the burn or for criminal liability as imposed pursuant to the Oklahoma Forestry Code.
Added by Laws 2001, HB 1633, c. 208, § 3, emerg. eff. May 14, 2001.