(A) The Open Burning Law, I.C. 13-17-9-1, applies to everyone living in this state. Some cities and townships, such as White River Township, have open burning ordinances that are stricter than the state law. However, the State Open Burning Law is enforced statewide by both local fire departments as well as the State Department of Environmental Management. The law is not only concerned with the fire problem, it is also concerned with the pollution problem of the smoke that is given off from fire.
(B) For persons within the town, a permit must be obtained from the Town Hall before any open burning outside of a noncombustible container can occur.
(Ord. 2008-0007, passed 9-18-2008)