South Carolina § 48-34-20 Definitions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-34-20 — Definitions.

South Carolina § 48-34-20

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 34SOUTH CAROLINA PRESCRIBED FIRE ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-34-20 (2026).

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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.

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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.