Washington § 70A.15.5200 - Fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or smoke signals.

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§ 70A.15.5200. Fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or smoke signals.

Nothing in this chapter prohibits fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or for the sending of smoke signals if part of a religious ritual. Permits issued for burning under this section shall be drafted to minimize emissions including denial of permission to burn during periods of adverse meteorological conditions.
[ 2009 c 118 s 702. Formerly RCW 70.94.6550.]

Notes

Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.

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

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