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AGRICULTURE. 



FOREST FIRE LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES. 



(Fernow.) 



(See p. io6 for penalties imposed.) 



* S. 1847: Burning off permitted when consent of neighbors is secured 

 after i day's notice. 



3 Pol. Code, S. 3344-s : Persons tiring woods, etc., liable in treble dam- 

 ages. Constable, etc., may order any inhabitants liable to poll-tax to 

 assist in extinguishing fire. 



3 Must give notice, before burning off, to all residents within one mile, 

 and can only be done between February 15 and March 31, unless otherwise 

 ordered by county commissioner. 



* Prohibits building fire in woods without owner's permission, and with- 

 out first clearing away combustibles, and extinguishing fire. 



6 Must give I day's notice, before burning off, to adjoining property 

 owners, and then only betwen Feb. 20 and April i. 



8 No law included in Revised Statutes. 



' Ch. 296, S. 1-6, G. S. 1883 : Duty of fire wardens to post warnings, 

 extinguish fires, and investigate causes of fires. 



» Supervisors and highway commissioners to order assistance in putting 

 out fires; fine $5-$5o for refusal to assist. 



» See act of April 18, 1895. 



