2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 167

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Owings
Entitled:
Crimes - Unseasoned or Treated Wood - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from burning unseasoned wood or wood treated with any synthetic chemical in a fireplace or wood stove located in a residence that is within 200 feet of another residence; and establishing a specified penalty.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/27
First Reading Judiciary
1/29
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
FIRE PROTECTION
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS
PENALTIES
POLLUTION -see also- SEDIMENT CONTROL
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Law
( 10-111 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered