(A) It is unlawful for any person to cause, suffer or allow the open burning of grass, weeds, leaves, lumber, straw, bonfire, trash, garbage or any other combustible material, without having first obtained a burn permit from the Newport Fire/EMS Department.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of any material in a manner that the products of the combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere without passing through a stack or chimney excepting a self-contained fire within a device commercially manufactured for such purpose.
(C) There are excepted from the provisions of this section outdoor fires for the cooking of food for human consumption, on other than commercial premises, when utilizing a grill or other device or structure for cooking.
(1995 Code, § 8.12.020) Penalty, see § 10.99