Vermont § 2646 - Proclamation by Governor prohibiting kindling of fires: Closing of woodlands
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§ 2646. Proclamation by Governor prohibiting kindling of fires: Closing of woodlands
- (a) Whenever it appears to the Governor that there is excessive danger of forest fires,
he or she may prohibit by proclamation the kindling of a fire in or adjoining forestland
or close any or all sections of woodland, or brushland, in any town for such time
as the Governor may designate, to all persons except the owner and his or her household,
his or her tenants, servants, or agents and persons in the public employment engaged
in abating such fire-hazardous condition. (b) Proclamations shall be published in such newspapers of the State and posted in such
places and in such manner as the Governor may order in writing. A copy of such publication
and order, attested by the Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs, shall be filed
with the Secretary of State and a like copy shall be furnished to the Commissioner
who shall attend to the publication and posting thereof. The expenses of such publication
and posting shall be paid by the Department. Notice of removal of restrictions imposed
by proclamation shall be in the same manner. (Added 1977, No. 253 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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