- (1) The State Forester shall immediately notify the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture when extreme fire hazard conditions exist in any area of the state.
- (2) Prior to issuing a Commissioner’s burning ban, the Commissioner shall consult with the county mayor or county executive of any area that will be subject to the burning ban.
- (3) The Commissioner shall make the final determination to issue the burning ban.
Authority: T.C.A. § 39-14-306. Administrative History: Rule filed February 20, 2014; effective July 29, 2014.