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Maine Agriculture Dept.: New Open Burning Law in Maine Requires Permits for Larger Campfires
October 25, 2023
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 25 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news:

To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires. The law, LD 24, goes into effect on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, and will impact fires that exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter that are not for debris disposal. Notabl . . .

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