Louisiana HB1153 authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare burn bans during hazardous fire conditions.

HB1153 allows parish and municipal governing authorities to issue temporary burn bans when environmental conditions create an elevated risk of wildfire or uncontrolled fire spread. The bans can prohibit open burning, including yard debris, land-clearing burns, and construction debris. Exceptions are made for agricultural burning, prescribed burns, cooking fires, and recreational fires in approved pits or enclosures. Violators face civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.

Louisiana HB1153 authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare burn bans during hazardous fire conditions.

HB1153 allows parish and municipal governing authorities to issue temporary burn bans when environmental conditions create an elevated risk of wildfire or uncontrolled fire spread. The bans can prohibit open burning, including yard debris, land-clearing burns, and construction debris. Exceptions are made for agricultural burning, prescribed burns, cooking fires, and recreational fires in approved pits or enclosures. Violators face civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.