Washington § 70A.15.5000 - Definition of "outdoor burning."

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§ 70A.15.5000. Definition of "outdoor burning."

As used in this subchapter, "outdoor burning" means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.
[ 2009 c 118 s 101. Formerly RCW 70.94.6511.]

Notes

Purpose—2009 c 118: "The purpose of this act is to make technical, nonsubstantive changes to outdoor burning provisions of the Washington clean air act, chapter 70.94 RCW, to improve clarity. No provision of this act may be construed as a substantive change to the Washington clean air act." [ 2009 c 118 s 1.]

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