SB 787 - Scott, Delbert
Creates penalties for individuals who set fires in areas proclaimed to be in extraordinary danger from fire
Bill Details
Sponsor
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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