Washington § 52.12.108 - Burning permits — Liability for fire suppression costs.

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§ 52.12.108. Burning permits — Liability for fire suppression costs.

If a person starts a fire without a permit or if a permit holder fails to comply with any provision of this chapter pertaining to fire permits, or of any term or condition of the permit, and as a result of that failure the district is required to suppress a fire, the person or permit holder is liable to the district to reimburse it for the costs of the fire suppression services.
[ 1984 c 229 s 6.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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