Section 48-34-20. Definitions.

SC Code § 48-34-20 (2019) (N/A)
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As used in this chapter:

(1) "Prescribed fire" means a controlled fire applied to forest, brush, or grassland vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and precautions which cause the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and allow accomplishment of the planned land management objectives. It also is known as "controlled burn".

(2) "Certified prescribed fire manager" means an individual who successfully completes a certification program approved by the State Commission of Forestry.

(3) "Prescribed fire plan" means a written prescription for starting and controlling a prescribed fire.

HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 325, Section 1.