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Wildland Fire Protection - Article 7 of Chapter 63 “Fish, Game, Forestry Conservation” of Title 5 CGA.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Forest fires Protected area Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This part of Chapter 63 introduces rules for the prevention or control of the intentional, accidental or natural burning of vegetated wild areas. “Wild areas” are designated as such by the Director of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture shall be the responsible for taking measures for the prevention, control and extinguishing of wildland fires on government and private lands. The Director shall be responsible for implementation of measures and shall appoint Fire Prevention Officers, Burning Permit Officers and Wildland Fire Enforcement Officers. The Director may prohibit the lighting of fires in specified places during specified periods. Burning permits for wild areas shall be issued by the Department of Agriculture and the Fire Department.

Full text
English
Website
www.guamattorneygeneral.com