Chapter 7.48
RECKLESS BURNING
Sections:
7.48.010 Reckless burning prohibited.
7.48.010 Reckless burning prohibited.
(a) A person is guilty of a reckless burning if he knowingly causes a fire or explosion, whether on his own property or that of another, and thereby recklessly places a building or other structure, or any timber, brush, grasslands, or other real or person property, whether cultivated or uncultivated, in danger of destruction or damage.
(b) A person shall also be guilty of reckless burning if he knowingly causes a fire or explosion, whether on his own property or that of another, and said fire or explosion in fact causes destruction or damage to any of the lands or property enumerated above. (Res. 86-67 §§ 1, 2, 8/26/86).
7.48.020 Violation—Penalty.
Reckless burning pursuant to this chapter is a misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalties which may be imposed pursuant to this section, the expenses of fighting any fires which are the result of a violation of this chapter are a charge against the person whose violation of this chapter caused the fire. Damages caused by such fire shall constitute a debt of such person and are collectable by the county in the same manner as the case of an obligation under a contract, express or implied. The court may also impose such damages as restitution in any criminal prosecution brought pursuant to this section. (Res. 86-67 § 3, 8/26/86).