A. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate open burning in Malheur County by requiring burning permits for certain types of burning and prohibiting certain types of burning, and to repeal existing ordinances regarding burning permits and fire usage.
B. Consistent with the overall public welfare, it is the policy of the county:
1. To eliminate open burning disposal practices where alternative disposal methods are feasible and practicable;
2. To encourage the development of alternative disposal methods;
3. To emphasize resource recovery;
4. To regulate specified types of open burning;
5. To encourage utilization of the highest and best practicable burning methods to minimize emissions where other disposal practices are not feasible;
6. To require specific programs and timetables for compliance with these rules;
7. To ensure proper identification of controlled and permitted burning during a time of fire danger. (1989 Code)