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 comply with the established rules, ensuring they are not held liable for property damage caused by wildfires, except in cases of negligence.

Additionally, the bill introduces a special revenue account to support the certification program and outlines the requirement for a permit before igniting a prescribed fire. It amends existing laws to align with the new certification requirements and includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. Notably, the bill creates a fund to support the certification program and the payment of claims related to property damage from escaped prescribed fires. The effective date of certain sections is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds to the newly created account.

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(12): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(13): 50-63-102, 50-63-103, 76-13-121, 76-13-122
HB0084_X(14): 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