Utah Admin. Code R850-12-700 - Fires and Burning Material

1. Campfires on trust lands are permitted without written authorization, subject to the prohibitions and restrictions in this Section R850-12, if:

(a) the campfire is within an established fire ring;

(b) the fire is not left unattended;

(c) all adequate provisions are taken to prevent the fire from spreading, including having a readily accessible means to extinguish a fire available;

(d) all ashes, unburned fuel, and trash are removed from trust lands; and

(e) the fire is completely extinguished when not in use and prior to being left unattended.

2. A person may not construct a new fire ring on trust lands without written authorization from the agency.

3. A person may only burn clean, dry, cord-type firewood or charcoal on trust lands. Burning or discarding materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware (such as from wood pallets and construction debris) is prohibited.

4. A person may collect downed wood or woody vegetation for fires on trust lands but may not cut standing vegetation (living or dead). A person may not remove firewood from trust lands without written authorization from the agency.

5. A person may not throw or drop a lighted cigarette or other burning material onto trust lands.

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Utah Admin. Code R850-12-700

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 4/1/2021