SB 787 - Scott, Delbert
Creates penalties for individuals who set fires in areas proclaimed to be in extraordinary danger from fire
Bill Details
Sponsor
Scott, Delbert
LR Number
3346S.01I
Title
SB 787
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 787 - This act prohibits individuals from setting a fire in an area proclaimed by the governor to be in extraordinary danger from fire as a result of emergency drought conditions. Individuals who violate this act are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
In a separate cause of action, political subdivisions and volunteer fire protection associations may seek to recover reasonable costs associated with responding to a fire caused by a person in violation of this act.
This act is similar to SB 114 (2007) and SCS/SB 1198 (2006).
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