Recreational fires shall be permitted without a permit but must follow the guidelines set forth by the State Department of Natural Resources.
Subd. 1. Definition. For the purpose of this section, a “recreational fire” shall mean any fire set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes, which is not more than three feet in diameter by three feet high, and has had the ground five feet from the base of the fire cleared of all combustible material.
Subd. 2. Requirements. When a campfire is used for recreational purposes, it must:
1. Be ignited with an approved starter fluid using dry, clean wood;
2. Produce little detectable smoke, odor, or soot beyond the property line;
3. Be conducted with an adult tending the fire at all times;
4. Be extinguished completely before quitting the occasion; and
5. Be respectful of weather conditions, neighbors, burning bans, and air quality.