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*ATTENTION*

In addition to the one already in place in Butler Twp, Luzerne County has enacted a BURN BAN which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 10 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 9.

Again, this there is already a ban in place in Butler Twp so there should still be no burning to begin with.

The county ban supersedes any contradicting municipal ordinance.

Local and state police must enforce the ban.

Violations are a summary offense carrying a fine upon conviction of up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $300 for the third.

Open burning is defined as the outdoor ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material — garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative matter involved with land clearing or any sort of debris — in a screened or unscreened burn barrel, fire ring or on the ground.

The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills or tobacco in any form is not covered under the state act and is permitted under careful observation.