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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [15] XV CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 1503: DIVISION OF FORESTRY
1503.22 Fire may be kindled in absence of forest-fire warden.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 1503.22
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In the absence of any forest-fire warden to take control of wildfire, any person may kindle a fire at any time on his own land, public land, or the land of another with the consent of the owner or occupant thereof for the purpose of back-firing to protect property from the threatened and immediate injury of a wildfire.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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