The bill establishes the "Prescribed Fire Manager Certification and Liability Act," which aims to create a certification program for prescribed fire managers and set standards for liability related to prescribed fires. It includes definitions for key terms, such as "certified prescribed fire manager" and "prescribed fire," and grants rulemaking authority to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to implement the certification program. The bill also limits the liability of certified prescribed fire managers and landowners who utilize their services, provided they comply with the established rules and standards.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new fund to support the certification program and outlines the requirement for a permit before igniting a prescribed fire. It amends existing laws to clarify penalties for non-compliance with fire permits and liability for damages caused by uncontrolled fires. Notably, it removes a delayed effective date provision, allowing the act to take effect upon passage and approval, with specific sections becoming effective after legislative appropriation of funds.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(1): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(2): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(3): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(4): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(5): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(6): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(7): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1(8): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_1: 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(1): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(10): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(11): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(12): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(13): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(2): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(3): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(4): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(5): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(6): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(7): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(8): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2(9): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_2: 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(1): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(10): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(11): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(2): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(3): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(4): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(5): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(6): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(7): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(8): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3(9): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_3: 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(1): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(10): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(11): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(2): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(3): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(4): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(5): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(6): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(7): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(8): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(9): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X: 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122