SB 1198 - Scott, Delbert
Sets penalties for anyone setting fires in an area that has been proclaimed to be in extraordinary danger from fire
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5454S.01I
Title
SB 1198
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1198 - This act makes it illegal to set any fire in an area that has been proclaimed, by executive order, to be in extraordinary danger from fire. Anyone violating the provisions of the act shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. The act also allows in a separate cause of action, political subdivisions to seek recovery of reasonable costs incurred when fighting any fire set by an individual violating the provisions of the act.
MEGAN WORD