North Carolina § 14-140 - 1. Certain fire to be guarded by watchman.
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§ 14-140. 1. Certain fire to be guarded by watchman.
Any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who shall burn any brush, grass, or other material whereby any property may be endangered or destroyed, without keeping and maintaining a careful watchman in charge of the burning, shall be guilty of an infraction which may include a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Fire escaping from the brush, grass, or other material while burning shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this provision. History (1995, c. 210, s. 2; 2015-263, s. 27.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2015-263, s. 27, effective September 30, 2015, in the first sentence, substituted "an infraction" for "a Class 3 misdemeanor," and deleted "less than ten dollars ($10.00) or" preceding "more than fifty dollars ($50.00)."
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-140 cover?
Section 14-140 ("1. Certain fire to be guarded by watchman.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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